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CALPHOS^tm

What Does CALPHOS^tm Contain?

CALPHOS^tm is guaranteed to contain a minimum of 3% available (and a minimum of 20% total) *Phosphoric acid.  CALPHOS^tm has a minimum of 20% Calcium.  Because the calcium is in oxide form, the soil pH will not affect the performance of CALPHOS^tm.

Are Different Grades Available?

CALPHOS^tm is produced in two grades:

GRANULAR CALPHOS^tm has been finely ground and processed through the modern granulating plant. Only natural materials are used to form the world¡¯s only granular soft phosphate product.

Available in bulk and bags

STANDARD CALPHOS^tm is the original product that has been produced since the 1940's.  It is a finely ground product with the consistency of fine lime.  80% will wash through a 200 mesh screen.

Available in 4lb bags

What It Does

By offering growing plants a constant, non-leachable source of phosphorus and calcium that is capable of absorbing its own weight in moisture, CALPHOS^tm spells lush and greener growth. CALPHOS^tm also stimulates strong root formation, hastens crop maturity and encourages earthworms and soil bacteria. Since phosphorus is lacking in most soils, additional applications are a must for maximum results.

What Uses Does CALPHOS^tm Have?

CALPHOS^tm is a valuable tool for use when soil testing shows deficiencies of calcium and phosphate. GRANULAR CALPHOS^tm can be applied directly using any conventional fertilizer spreader. STANDARD CALPHOS^tm can be spread using drop spreaders.  CALPHOS^tm has been used for over 50 years as a major nutrient source in some of the finest natural fertilizers blended throughout the country. GRANULAR CALPHOS^tm is recommended for blending. STANDARD CALPHOS^tm has been used for years in manure conditioning. Studies have shown that the addition of phosphate to manure helps to tie up ammonia gas, thus reducing odor and the release of nitrogen. PLUS the addition of the nutrients in CALPHOS^tm makes manure more valuable and makes for a convenient way to spread STANDARD CALPHOS^tm without making an extra pass over your field.  Does colloidal phosphate have any other use besides that as a fertilizer? YES. Thousands of tons of it are used annually by feed manufacturers as a phosphorus a supplement in animal feeds.  How does CALPHOS^tm compare with other phosphates, such as superphosphate or rock phosphate? Because of its natural fineness, CALPHOS^tm is quick acting, like superphosphate. Because it is relatively insoluble, and therefore not subject to leaching, it is long lasting, like rock phosphate. Thus CALPHOS^tm is both long lasting and quick acting. Since CALPHOS^tm is not acidulated and relatively insoluble it is not subject to reversion as are superphosphates. (At times these can have up to 80% reversion of the soluble phosphate into insoluble forms). CALPHOS^tm also is not subjected to needing an acid soil pH as is hard rock phosphate for availability, thus making it more water soluble under varying conditions.