Soil testing is any chemical or physical measurement that is done on soil. Soil fertility is the potential of a soil in terms of the amount and availability of elements and nutrients necessary for plant growth and development, a soil fertility program is very important to establish.
Providing satisfactory recommendations based upon tested soil depends upon three factors:
- Representative sampling
- Accurate analysis
- Proper interpretation of the analytical results
Related Information
- Soil Sampling Guide (255 KB)
- Atlantic Soils (733 KB)
- Soil Fertility Guide (1.3 MB)
- Soil, Plant and Feed Laboratory
- Soil and Growth Media Sample Submission Form (106 KB)
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