Can Gypsum Harm Plants

Over-application of gypsum can strip essential nutrients from your soil, and this can harm plant growth.

Can you put gypsum around plants?

Gypsum is non-toxic and safe to use around people and pets. It works well throughout the yard or garden and can be applied to lawns, in vegetable or flower gardens, and around trees and shrubs.

Can gypsum be used as fertilizer?

Gypsum is an excellent source of sulfur for plant nutrition and improving crop yield. Meanwhile, calcium is essential for most nutrients to be absorbed by plants roots.