Laboratory soil tests help you develop your soil and increase crop production by providing information on available nutrient content. Soil testing helps you select the correct kind and amount of fertilizer and ...
Melissa Fery, Jeff Choate, Elizabeth Murphy |
Nov 2022 |
Extension Catalog publicationPeer reviewed (Orange level)
Results of an experiment to see correlations between various vegetable seeds number of days to sprout appearance and the temperature at which they are kept.
This year, however, paying attention to soil temperature is the best way to go for knowing when to plant vegetables. An inexpensive soil thermometer helps keep planting time in perspective.
Texture determines all kinds of things like drainage, aeration, the amount of water the soil can hold, erosion potential and even the amount of nutrients that can be stored.
What do we know about heavy metals in soil? What do we know about lead exposure through soil and garden plants? What do we know about cadmium and arsenic in soils? What can I do if I’m at risk for heavy metals in my garden soil?