OYSTER SHELL FLOUR (36% Calcium)
Ground Calcium Amendment for Soil Health & pH Balance
Sourced from ancient oyster shell deposits in the San Francisco Bay, this ground flour is a sustainable, natural source of calcium carbonate—perfect for buffering soil pH, improving structure, and supporting healthy plant growth.
It breaks down slowly, providing a long-lasting release of calcium and trace minerals. Oyster Shell Flour enhances nutrient availability, encourages microbial life, and helps build stronger roots and cell walls—especially beneficial for leafy greens, brassicas, fruiting crops, and compost systems.
A natural, slow-acting alternative to mined lime, ideal for growers focused on building balanced, biologically active soil.
Key Benefits
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Neutralizes acidic soils with slow-release calcium carbonate
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Strengthens plant cell walls for improved vigor and resilience
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Improves soil structure, aeration, and tilth over time
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Enhances nutrient uptake and supports microbial activity
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Great for calcium-loving crops like lettuce, spinach, broccoli, and tomatoes
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Beneficial in compost piles and worm bins—buffers acidity and supports decomposition
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Long-lasting, sustainable, and gentle on soil biology
Application Rates
🌿 Garden Beds:
Apply up to 1–2 kg per 10 m² (2–4 lbs per 100 ft²) once per month.
🪴 Top Dressing for Containers:
Apply 10–15 ml (2–3 tsp) per plant, or 5–10 ml per 4L (1–2 tsp per gallon) of soil. Mix into the top 5 cm (2").
🌱 Soil Mixing:
Use 30 ml per 4L (2 tbsp per gallon) of soil. For bulk mixing, apply up to 2.5 kg (5 lbs) per cubic yard.
🧪 To Reduce Soil Acidity:
Apply 1–7 kg per 10 m² based on soil test results.
Guaranteed Analysis
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Total Calcium (Ca): 36%
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Calcium Carbonate: 91%
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Calcium Carbonate Equivalent: 92%

This product complies with Canada’s Organic Production Systems General Principles & Management Standards and Permitted Substances Lists (CAN/CGSB-32.310-2021 CAN/CGSB-32.311-2020)