UltraCal™ 50/50
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UltraCal 50/50 is a mineral formulation of high-calcium limestone and gypsum with a combined effect of pH balancing, soil mineralization and structural amendment. UltraCal blends absorb quickly to restore balance in soil pH while adding essential structure support for heavy or sandy soils. This mineral amendment blends absorb quickly to restore balance in soil pH while adding essential structure support for heavy or sandy soils. UltraCal 50/50b delivers essential calcium and sulfur to the soil for increased fertility.
High-Calcium Limestone & Natural Gypsum
Potatoes, corn, soybeans, vegetables and alfalfa
Heavy soils that are in need of pH and soil structure adjust
Limestone and Gypsum Soil Admendment
Average Chemical Analysis
| Chemical Compound | % of Product | |
|---|---|---|
| Elemental Calcium - Ca | 30.2 | |
| Elemental Magnesium - Mg | 0.91 | |
| Elemental Sulfur - S | 5.2 |
Why Choose a Limestone and Gypsum Soil Amendment?
The chemistry of UltraCal 50/50 fuses the neutralizing effect of calcium carbonate with the fertility support of calcium sulfate. This blend features equal parts limestone and gypsum, offering crop producers flexibility when approaching their year over year soil management strategy. GLC Agronomy experts work directly with customers to develop an annual mineral amendment strategy that recommends rotating the UltraCal series of products to deliver the right balance for your soil and your bottom line.
Typical Particle Size Distribution
| U.S. Mesh Screen | % Retained | % Passed |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | 5.3 | 94.7 |
| 8 | 3.7 | 91 |
| 20 | 6.7 | 84.3 |
| 60 | 7.8 | 76.5 |
| 100 | 4.9 | 71.6 |
| Pan | 71.6 | 0 |
Increase Fertility and Neutralize Acidic Soils
For soils lacking Calcium and Sulfur, UltraCal 50/50 combines naturally mined limestone and gypsum for the combined benefits of pH balance, soil mineralization and structure support. Improving soil pH requires the application of a neutralizer such as calcium carbonate found in agricultural limestone. This formulation is an efficient solution to address soil deficiencies with a long-term, cost-effective approach.
Ask GLC Minerals' Agronomy Team About the UltraCal™ Product Line
Our team of agronomy experts are ready to assess your soil test results and match your soil to the right amendment blend. Our UltraCal line offers three product options to meet the needs of your soil. Work with the GLC team to develop a soil maintenance strategy for seasons to come.