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Soil Analysis Kit (Chemical)

Product Over View : Soil Testing Kit is a Compact, Mobile, User Friendly and Fastest way to analyze your soil yourself. Soil Testing Kit is developed for extension purpose. The

The Soil Testing Kit analyzes the following parameters.

results can be used advantageously for soil fertility evaluation and fertilizer recommendation. The whole idea of Soil Testing is based on the efficient use of fertilizer and adopting better farming practices. Since the efficient use of fertilizers is directly related to the knowledge about what nutrients, the soil lacks.

1. Soil pH 2. Organic Carbon 3. Nitrate Nitrogen 4. Ammonical Nitrogen 5. Phosphorous 6. Potassium 7. Calcium 8. Magnesium 9. Sulphur

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Soil Analysis Kit (Chemical)

Soil Analysis Kit (Chemical)

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Soil Analysis Kit (Chemical) Significance of analysis of soil components NITROGEN - Nitrogen forms new cells and is essential to total plant development. A shortage of nitrogen halts plant growth and cell production. Symptoms of nitrogen deficiency are a yellowish brown color along the veins and tips of leaves, stunted growth of the plant or paleness in color on older leaves. Too much nitrogen can cause tall, spindly plants that easily topple over and nitrate poisoning (look for a strong red tint to the leaves).

maturity of the plant.

A symptom of phosphorus

deficiency is spindly plants with purple streaks in the stems. Since phosphorus moves very slowly in the soil, it is essential to have it available during early plant development. Good sources for phosphorus include: bone meal, rock phosphate and colloidal phosphate. Incorporating organic matter (compost) into the soil makes the phosphorus present more readily available to the plants.

Nitrogen is also essential to the compost pile, as it aids in

POTASSIUM - Also called Potash, this nutrient helps

the breaking down of old plant residues. Good sources

produce strong and sturdy stems.

of nitrogen include: blood meal, cottonseed meal, fish

growth and helps plants resist disease and cold weather.

meal, soybean meal, rabbit manure and tea grinds. You

A shortage of this nutrient causes stunting and stem

can also grow a cover crop of legumes in the fall to raise

weakness. Symptoms include a yellowing of leaf edges

the nitrogen level for the next springs crop.

and yellowing of the leaves veins. This nutrient must be

PHOSPHORUS - Phosphorus produces vigorous seed and root development. A shortage of phosphorus slows cell division and results in stunting of growth and late

It advances root

available during early plant development.

Good

sources of potash are: cow manure, compost, granite meal, greensand and wood ashes.


Soil Analysis Kit (Chemical) pH - pH is a measure of acidity or alkalinity on a scale of

“For soils that are too alkaline, add powdered

0 to 14, with 7 being neutral. The pH of the soil affects

agricultural sulfur, aluminum sulfate or iron sulfate to

many elements, including nutrient availability, plant

the soil for a quick fix.

nutrient uptake, and microorganism activity.

Because

continually add acidic organic matter to the soil, such as

soil pH affects many factors, it is important to maintain

peat moss, pine needles and oak tree leaves until the pH

proper pH throughout the growing season. Considering

level is correct.

the complexity of factors involved, the recommended soil pH for each individual variety is very important. Regular pH testing will allow you to make informed decisions if soil pH adjustment is necessary.

For a long term solution,

COMPOST - The single most important addition to any garden is compost. Compost enriches the soil in the garden, promotes the development of beneficial insect populations, helps retain moisture and aids in stabilizing

"For soils that are too acidic, add lime to the soil in the

the pH level. Every gardener should have a compost pile

fall.

Some sources of lime are: Dolomitic limestone.

or bin near their garden. Just about any plant material

This will raise the pH of the soil while supplying calcium

can be recycled into valuable compost, along with coffee

and magnesium. Apply in late fall for next years crops.

grounds, eggshells (crushed), cow manure and horse

Hydrated lime will provide quicker results because of the

manure. If you add lawn clipping to the compost pile,

smaller particle size and is especially useful for raising

make sure they have not been treated with any chemical

the soil pH quickly. Be aware that hydrated lime may

herbicides. In the fall, make sure to shred any leaves

cause severe injury to young plants. Apply at least 3

before adding them to the pile. DO NOT add diseased

weeks before planting your crops.

plant material to the compost pile or weeds that have

Wood ashes (not

charcoal ashes) can also be added to acidic soil to correct the pH level.

gone to seed.


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