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To investigate the effect of the flue gas desulfurization gypsum ( FGDG) on coastal cultivated soil, a field experiment was conducted to evaluate different application amounts at rates of 0, 15, 30, and 45 t / hm . The effect of FGDG on soil total phosphorus (P), available P, and inorganic P fractions in coastal cultivated soils were measured. The results indicated that FGDG had no significant effect on soil total P in the cultivated soils. However, FGDG significantly reduced the soil available P and tile flow water soluble P. The inorganic P content was significantly increased by FGDG, especially calcium phosphorus (Ca8⁃P) . The mean concentration of Ca8⁃P in the soil increased by 35.2%—66.3%, and the Ca10⁃P concentration in the soil was increased by 7.3%—17.8%. The ability of Echinacea to absorb P was not affected by the reduction of available P or increased Ca⁃P in fractions of inorganic P in the soil. FGDG application promoted plant growth and development. Therefore, FGDG could effectively fix the soil available P, control the excessive P accumulation of soil, and reduce the risk of eutrophication of the surrounding water bodies. The results provide a guideline for a reasonable rate of FGDG application in coastal cultivated soils.