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Soil Testing

Soil Amendment Recommendations

Posted on May 25, 2015 by PlantBrix

Soil Amendment Recommendations based on Soil Testing. Our recommendation report for each sample has two parts: the soil analysis and recommendations for achieving the proper fertility level. The basic soil analysis will normally include: Total Exchange Capacity (T.E.C.) Organic Matter(Humus) as percent Nitrogen (N released from colloidal humus) Sulfate (Expressed as elemental sulfur) in ppm

Posted in Soil Testing Compost, Eco Agriculture, Plant Sap Analysis

Why you should test your soil

Posted on May 25, 2015 by PlantBrix

Stop Growing Blindly. We cannot stress the importance of a Soil Test. Soil is made up of minerals, organic matter (living and dead), air and water. Soil provides nutrients and serves as a foundation for plants. Improving your soil increases plant health and is critical to growing a garden you’ll enjoy for a lifetime. Make

Posted in Soil Testing Disease Resistance, DIY, Eco Agriculture

Soil Sampling Instructions

Posted on May 25, 2015 by PlantBrix

Posted in Soil Testing Soil Sampling, Soil Testing

Soil Test Analysis

Posted on May 25, 2015 by PlantBrix 2 Comments

Posted in Soil Testing Minerals, Organic Nutrients, Organic Soil Amendments, Soil Mixing, Soil Sampling, Soil Testing

Strong Acid Soil Test

Posted on May 25, 2015 by PlantBrix

Strong Acid Soil Test The basic soil test will normally include: Total Exchange Capacity (T.E.C.) Organic Matter(Humus) as percent Nitrogen (N released from cliloidal humus) Sulfate (Expressed as elemental sulfur) in ppm Phosphates (as P2O5) Olsen Value (Included at no charge if pH is above 7.5) Percent Base Saturation of: Calcium Magnesium Potassium Sodium Other

Posted in Soil Testing Minerals, Organic Nutrients, Organic Soil Amendments, Quality, Soil Testing