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The amount of fertilizer, lime and other items that gardeners can add to the soil at their home should be just enough to allow optimum growth without undue risk of polluting the natural run-off.
It is important not to apply more than is recommended. Guidelines for the amount to apply and the time of year or season of application should also be closely followed.
This will assure greatest plant response with the least chance of plant damage or drainage water pollution. Fertilizer, lime and other soil amendments washed off by heavy rains contribute to stream pollution.
The purpose of a soil test is to supply you with enough information to make a wise fertilizer and soil amendment choice.
Contact the Rappahannock County Extension Office, 675-3619 to get information about a soil test. For $6, your soil can be tested at Virginia Tech laboratories. You can get information on pH, available phosphorus, potassium, calcium and magnesium.
The results of the soil test are mailed to you with recommendations of what fertilizer or amendment
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