Tests for various soil characteristics including nutritional and contaminant content.
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How do you figure out if you have Rhizobia bacteria in your soil?
I have prepared a leaf-rich garden patch (see here). To promote decomposition of the leaves I have planted a lot of beans and peas to promote nitrogen fixation in the soil. However, I don't know if ...
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Is it possible to do my own extensive soil/organic matter testing?
I've read the posts on soil testing, and I realize it's cheap and widely available through local universities, etc.
Question: Is it possible to do my own soil testing? Are there some compounds that ...
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Where should I get my garden soil tested?
This spring, I plan on growing vegetables on land that is new to me. How do I find a lab to test my soil? Will some labs give me information that others might not? Also, how much can I expect to pay ...
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What type of tester works best for measuring soil pH?
I want to measure the pH of soil in my potted plants (especially for the dwarf citrus trees that I just bought).
I've seen many different options: expensive laboratory-grade meters, cheap digital ...
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How can I correct a nutrient excess in soil?
The soil sample I took last fall from my vegetable garden came back from the lab with this result:
Optimum Range
Calcium, Mehlich 3 (Ca) 2063 ...
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Why is it a problem to use manure as a fertilizing amendment over the long term?
I had my soil tested last fall. As part of the submission I checked the box that said I use manure as a soil amendment / fertilizer.
In the results from the lab, they included a note that said that ...
