Soil Solutions Series | Ep. 11 | Healthy Plants 101 Case Study - BRIX, Calcium & Solving Bitter Pit

Everyone thinks calcium deficiency causes bitter pit, but is that really the case? Glen and Dr. Dykstra challenge conventional thinking and explain why BRIX, sugar, and soil airflow are the real game-changers. Farmers often use calcium nitrate and calcium chloride, but these forms aren’t always effective. Instead, they discuss how applying GSR Calcium directly to the soil, combined with sugar and microbial activation, can actually fix the problem. Plus, they dive into the right way to use calcium, how microbes impact soil pH, and why every single plant disease can be controlled by raising BRIX. Think they’re wrong? They’re ready for a challenge. #soilhealth #BRIX #plantimmunity #regenerativeagriculture #regenerativefarming #planthealth #bitterpit #appletree Glen’s Tools (penetrometer, EC Meter, BRIX Refractometer): https://www.soilworksllc.com/home-too... Purchase GSR Dormant Calcium (for the soil) and GSR Growing Calcium (for the plant) at https://shop.soilworksllc.com For more information and resources, visit https://www.soilworksllc.com or call us at 605.260.0784. For more information on Dr. Dykstra, visit https://www.dykstralabs.com 00:00 Introduction 00:52 Tillage Talk - Defining Success 01:24 Bitter Pit - Calcium Struggles 03:26 Sugar Fix - BRIX Breakthrough 07:45 Sugar in Action - Application Tips 13:33 BRIX Proof - Disease & Pest Control