What actually fixes compacted and sodic clay in Australia?
TLDR
Wetting agents help water spread but do not fix clay structure. Gypsum helps when calcium is low but can be slow and shallow. FUTURE SOIL CLAY BREAKER uses dual action cationic and non ionic chemistry to form stable crumbs, lift infiltration, and carry gypsum and lime deeper. Over 20 percent active surfactant. Fertigation compatible and safe on turf, vines, trees, and gardens. Buy now.
For Those Who Need to:
Fix compacted clay soil
Sodic soil fix
Liquid gypsum alternative
Wetting agent for clay
Improve infiltration in clay
Break hard setting clay
Push gypsum deeper
Quick answer
Use CLAY BREAKER when you have crusting, surface sealing, poor infiltration, shallow roots, or sodicity symptoms. Use gypsum when a soil test shows low calcium and high sodium. A wetting agent can help water spread but it does not create lasting crumb structure in clay.
What the soil is doing
Compacted and sodic clays have very small particles that pack tight. Sodium forces particles apart in the wrong way and they slake and seal. Symptoms are water pooling, hard crusts after rain, and roots that run sideways. You want stable crumbs that keep pore space open so water and oxygen move and roots can travel down.
Why wetting agents fall short on clay
They change water behaviour at the surface.
They do not change how clay particles bond.
Any gain fades as soon as the agent washes out. Result: better wetting on the day, no lasting crumb structure.
How FUTURE SOIL CLAY BREAKER works
Dual action cationic and non ionic chemistry interacts with clay surfaces to start crumb formation.
Stable crumbs form by bonding about 80 to 160 particles, which keeps the soil open and draining.
Over 20 percent actives for strong performance at low dose.
Carries amendments so gypsum, lime, and other inputs move further and work faster.
Fertigation compatible and easy to apply by drench, boom, or irrigation.
Not a foliar.
In very hard clay the change begins in the top few millimetres per pass. The effect is structural and builds with each treatment and each disturbance that increases surface area.
When and how to apply
General guidance
Apply to moist but not waterlogged soil.
Best results after any tillage or disturbance that increases surface area.
Water in with the stated volumes.
Rates and water volumes
Use area or context
Product mL per m²
Product L per ha
Water L per ha
Notes
Baseline reform on clay and sodic ground
2
20
400 to 800
Start of season or before planting
Heavy compaction or surface sealing
10
100
600 to 1000
Two passes a month apart if sealing is severe
Turf and sports, renovation drench
5
50
600 to 1000
At renovation or quarter yearly on high traffic
Turf and gardens, upkeep
2
20
400 to 600
Every six to eight weeks in season
With gypsum or lime
5
50
600 to 1000
Apply CLAY BREAKER with or after the mineral to help movement
Compatibility
Safe with gypsum, lime, and most fertilisers. Jar test if unsure. Do not tank mix with strong oxidisers.
Field validation to show
Before and after cores with visible crumb formation.
Infiltration time reduction on a simple ring test.
Root depth increase from about 50 to 60 mm to beyond 150 mm where structure improves.
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Cost and coverage
Use 2 mL per m² as the simple yardstick.
One litre treats 200 m² at this rate.
At a guide price of 0.245 dollars per m² the cost to treat a 100 m² lawn is about 24.50 dollars.
A 20 litre drum covers about 4 000 m² at 5 mL per m².
Why the ROI makes sense
Less water lost to pooling and runoff, fewer failed gypsum passes, deeper roots that tolerate heat and dry wind, and faster recovery after rain or irrigation.
Safety and handling
Store sealed and upright between 5 and 35 degrees. Keep out of reach of children. Not for foliar use. Rinse sprayers with clean water after use.
Frequently asked questions
Is this a wetting agent
No. It improves wetting as a side effect but the main job is to change particle behaviour and support crumb formation.
Will it push gypsum deeper
It helps water move minerals past the first seal so gypsum can contact more clay plates. That improves the value of each tonne you apply.
How fast will I see change
Infiltration and surface softening can improve from the first pass. Full structural gains build over weeks as crumbs form and roots and biology keep them open.
Can I use it through irrigation
Yes. It is fertigation compatible. Follow the same per hectare dose and water volume guidance.
Is it safe on turf and ornamentals
Yes when used at the stated rates.
What if the soil is very hard
Start with 10 mL per m² and water volumes at the top of the range. Any disturbance that increases surface area will strengthen the result.
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