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What Does Your Soil Analysis Mean


Small Things Plants Need

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Try Test Package LTP.4
 

All plants require small amounts of certain elements. The most common are Copper, Iron, Manganese and Zinc. The LTP.4 analysis adds these elements to the standard analysis package to assure that the plants will thrive.

Make Sure Your Plants Thrive

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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