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Regular soil testing is a critical component of good crop production. It allows you to monitor soil fertility levels, identify potential for nutrient deficiencies, and make fertilizer decisions based on the best possible information.
The soil test is divided into four main sections, as shown on the Sample Soil Test Report. These are • information on client, sample and field • results of soil test • interpretation ratings for nutrient levels • recommendations for lime and fertilizer applications. Client and Sample Identification.
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Soil testing is the most accurate way to determine lime and nutrient needs. Soil testing is also useful for identifying contaminated sites (e.g., elevated levels of lead). The results provided on your soil test report reflect the properties of the sample you submitted and the testing
Soil testing labs use these solutions to extract plant available nutrients from soil and apply different philosophies to interpret the results and estimate the amount of nutrients required to optimize plant growth and yield potential.
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Jun 6, 2024 · You know soil testing is important, but what do the results actually mean for your garden? In this article, soil expert and former organic farmer Logan Hailey demystifies soil test results in plain language and explains how to use your recommendations for healthier garden soil.
For each test, the document describes what is measured, recommends how and when to test, indicates levels at which test results suggest deficiencies or excessive concentrations, and suggests solutions to correct soil imbalances.
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When soil test results return from the laboratory the results can be quite confusing to interpret, given that results appear that are measured in mg/ l, and then are converted into a soil P and K index. In this article I will look at soil test results and how fertiliser advice is formulated.
