Marion AG 50 lb Gypsum Mini Prill Fertilizer - Gypsum (sometimes called landplaster) is generally added to soils either as a source of nutrients or to modify and improve soil properties. Gypsum is somewhat soluble in water, but more than 100 times more soluble than limestone in neutral pH soils. When applied to soil, its solubility depends on several factors, including particle size, soil moisture, and soil properties.