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What Does Your Soil Analysis Mean


Soil Salinity

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Try Test Package STP.2
 

"Elevated soil salinity and sodium decreases yield and ultimately can destroy the soil. Evaluate soil with STP.2 package. Utilize recommendations for appropriate Gypsum application and-or leaching to minimize problem." "

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Analysis ExplainationspH evaluates acidity/alkalinity of the soilOrganic MatterEc a TDS indicate the salinithy of the soilCEC - Cation Exchange Capacity - nutrient holding abilityGypsum - applied to ovecome excess Sodium accumulating in soilSodium Adsorption Ratio - Evaluates the amount of Sodium relative to the combined amounts of Calcium & Magnesium. Value above 5 requires remediation.Nitate - the major nitrogen source taken up by plantsPhosphate - a plant required soil macronutrientPotassium - a plant required soil macronutrientSulfur - a plant required soil macronutrientChlorideCarbonatesSodiumCalcium a plant required macronutrientMagnesium a plant required macronutrientBoronCopper a plant required micronutrientIron a plant required micronutrientManganese a plant required micronutrientZinc a plant required micronutrientBase Saturation - proportions of elements based on a total amounts of Potassium, Sodium, Calcium & Magnesium