6. Soil Testing Flashcards
1
Q
How often should you test soil?
A
Every 2-3 years minimum
2
Q
When are nutrient levels low
A
Summer and fall
3
Q
When are nutrient levels high?
A
Winter and spring
4
Q
How deep is a sampling core
A
About 8 inches
5
Q
What does a routine test for?
A
Soil ph
Lime requirement
Various nutrients
6
Q
What element is not routinely tested for?
A
Nitrogen
Bc it’s primarily stored in orgo matter
Normally just giving a recommendation based on crops and soil type
7
Q
What crops are sensitive to calcium
A
Peanuts, peppers, tomatoes
8
Q
Boron recommendation
A
1-2 lb/acre
9
Q
Manganese recommendation
A
10lb/acre
10
Q
Zinc recommendation
A
5lb/acre
11
Q
Sulfur recommendation
A
10-60 lb/acre depending on crop
12
Q
Complete fertilizer
A
NP2O5K2O
