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| Publication Type:
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| Author(s): | Walsh, Michelle Byrne |
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| Title: | Highlights from winter seminar: Soil testing and fertility management |
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| Translated Title: | Puntos sobresalientes: Prueba de suelos y control de fertilidad |
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| Source: | The Landscape Contractor. September 2000, p. 28, 30-34. |
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| Publishing Information: | St. Charles, IL: Illinois Landscape Contractor's Association |
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| # of Pages: | 6 |
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| Keywords: | TIC Keywords: Soil testing; Landscaping; Fertilization; Fertilization program; Interactions; Problem diagnosis; Nutritional requirements; Soil pH; Cation exchange capacity; Sulfur; Lime; Gypsum; Nutrition; Nutrients; Calcium; Magnesium
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| Abstract/Contents: | Emphasizes that good fertility management begins with soil testing. "Soil testing can determine what is necessary and what is not." Discusses soil pH, stating that "a pH of 6.3 is optimal for overall plant health." Also discusses how to correct high pH by adding high-calcium lime or gypsum. Describes the interaction between soil pH, cation exchange capacity and soil nutrients. |
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| Language: | English
Spanish |
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| References: | 0 |
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| Note: | English version, p. 28, 30-31; Spanish version, p. 32-34, translated by Walsh
Includes sidebar, "Soil facts"; p. 31 |
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| ASA/CSSA/SSSA Citation (Crop Science-Like - may be incomplete):
Walsh, M. B. 2000. Highlights from winter seminar: Soil testing and fertility management. Midwest Landscaping. p. 28, 30-34. |
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