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| Publication Type:
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| Author(s): | Sartain, Jerry B. |
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| Author Affiliation: | Professor, Soil Fertility and Turfgrass Nutrition, Soil and Water Science Department, UF/IFAS, Gainesville, FL |
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| Title: | Digging for the dirt on dirt: Soil testing and interpretation for Florida turfgrasses |
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| Section: | University research
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| Source: | Florida Turf Digest. Vol. 17, No. 6, November/December 2000, p. 20-24, 34-35. |
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| Publishing Information: | Winter Haven, FL: Harvest Publishing Corp. for the Florida Turfgrass Association |
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| # of Pages: | 7 |
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| Keywords: | TIC Keywords: Soils; Soil testing; Nutrient availability; Soil fertility; Soil pH; Liming; Fertilization; Calcium carbonate
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| Geographic Terms: | Florida |
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| Abstract/Contents: | Describes the importance of soil in the growth of turfgrass. Explains the philosophy needed behind soil testing along with the importance of having a control sample from a turf production area. Addresses the suggested ranges for MechlichI extractable soil nutrient levels for Florida Turfgrass and the desirable pH ranges for turfgrasses. Also summarizes the chemical compositions and calcium carbonate equivalents of liming materials. Illustrates the importance of fertilization and recommends what nutrients and levels should be looked for, like nitrogen, phosphorus, poatssium, maganese, zinc, copper and iron. Suggests "knowledge of a few basic facts concerning the nutritional requirements of turfgrass and the properties of fertilizer and liming materials is essential." |
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| Language: | English |
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| References: | 0 |
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| Note: | Tables |
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| ASA/CSSA/SSSA Citation (Crop Science-Like - may be incomplete):
Sartain, J. B. 2000. Digging for the dirt on dirt: Soil testing and interpretation for Florida turfgrasses. Fla. Turf Dig. 17(6):p. 20-24, 34-35. |
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