Gaia Green Oyster Shell Flour

Description

GAIA GREEN OYSTER SHELL FLOUR
Gaia Green Oyster Shell Flour is a renewable alternative to mined limestone with a comparable capacity for ameliorating soil acidity. Oyster Shell Flour is an excellent choice for all gardens where increased soil pH is desired.

A single application can improve soil properties for several years.

• Approved for use in organic agriculture by Ecocert Canada
• An excellent source of slow release calcium.
• Equivalent to limestone for ameliorating soil acidity.
• Renewable resource.

DIRECTIONS FOR USE:
Gardens and Landscapes:

• For reducing soil acidity, broadcast and incorporate 0.5 – 6.75 kg per 10 m2 (1 – 13.8 lbs per 100 ft2).
• For equal pH adjustment sandy soils require a lower rate compared to clay soils and those high in organic matter.
• Consult an agronomist to determine appropriate rates for your garden soil.

Field:

• Consult an agronomist to determine an appropriate application rate.
• Typical rates are between 560 to 6700 kg per ha (500 to 6000 lb per acre).

Top-dressing hanging baskets, potted plants, and planter boxes:

• Mix in 15 ml per 4 L (1 tbsp per gallon) of soil or growing media.
• Apply monthly or as desired.
• Effects of this product on soil pH may take in excess of 1 year to be fully realized.

GAIA GREEN Oyster Shell Flour is approved for use in organic agriculture by Ecocert Canada (in compliance with Canada’s Organic Production Systems General Principles & Management Standards and Permitted Substances Lists (CAN/CGSB 32.310-2015 and CAN/CGSB 32.311-2015)).

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