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Soil Sampling and Analysis

By:
James L. Walworth

This publication provides information on techniques of soil sampling and analysis for horticulture and agriculture. Soils are sampled to determine physical conditions, fertility (nutrient) status, and chemical properties that affect their suitability as plant growing media. Through a combination of field and greenhouse research, analytical methods have been developed which provide quantitative estimates of plant-available nutrients. Field research determines the optimum soil test levels for various nutrients for specific soil and crop combinations. Optimum fertilizer practices can be determined by knowing the optimum test level of each nutrient for a specific crop and soil, and by knowing how much fertilizer is required to change soil test values.

Revised 10/2011. Originally published: 2006.

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Keywords:
  • fertility
  • nutrient status
  • chemical properties
  • soil
  • sampling
  • analysis
  • management
Publication Date:
October 2011
AZ1412-2011
Pages:
5 pp.

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