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Bookmark or Share- Soil Testing: How to Test Your Garden Soil | Almanac.comSuccess in the garden starts with healthy soil. Soil—as much as water and sunlight—determines whether plants thrive or die. Test your soil in spring or fall for a productive season. Learn more about soil testing—plus three DIY soil tests.
- Soil Testing - Penn State ExtensionWhat is a soil test? A soil test is a process by which elements (phosphorus, potassium, calcium, magnesium, sodium, sulfur, manganese, copper and zinc) are chemically removed from the soil and measured for their "plant available" content within the sample.
- How do I test my garden soil? | OSU Extension ServicePeer reviewed. How do I test my garden soil? English. Español. Why test your garden soil? Soil testing is an important first step toward growing healthy plants in your garden. A soil test can help you: Make informed fertilizer and soil amendment choices. Diagnose and correct plant problems. Learn about a new garden or growing area.
- Interpreting Your Soil Test Reports - Penn State ExtensionSoil tests allow you to understand soil fertility in your fields. The accuracy of a soil test starts during the sampling process. Samples must be taken at a consistent depth and in a random nature. The objective is to collect multiple small samples representative of the field majority.
- How to Use a Soil Test Kit | Lowe'sSoil testing determines whether your soil is acidic, neutral or alkaline. A soil test also indicates which elements are missing from your soil and how much to add to remedy the problem. You can purchase a soil test kit in Lowe’s Garden Centers.
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