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HI, I will be applying gypsum around the base of my apple trees along with a manure compost. what do I put down first the gypsum or the compost ?
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application order (of soil amendments) #867583
Asked May 08, 2024, 1:28 PM EDT
HI, I will be applying gypsum around the base of my apple trees along with a manure compost. what do I put down first the gypsum or the compost ?
Allegan County Michigan
Expert Response
Hello Neal,
Orchardists follow guidelines set out by the soil analysis on how to amend the soil. https://shop.msu.edu/products/soil-test-mailer
Gypsum is common in certain circumstances. Read more here: https://www.canr.msu.edu/news/using_gypsum_in_fruit_production
And here: https://www.canr.msu.edu/news/considerations_for_growing_backyard_tree_fruit
And here: https://williamshane.weebly.com/apple.html
The analysis would advise if there is any specific order for the amendments to be applied.
Thank you for contacting Ask Extension.
