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results indicate the need to adjust sod pH and nutrient levels for optimum plant growth. Often, sod tests save money.
What is a soil test?
A sod test is a measure of the sod's ability to supply nutrients to growing plants. This analysis provides a guide to the sod pH and nutrient levels. This helps gardeners determine the right amount of lime and die type of fertilizer needed to grow the
The mam reason sod testing is so important is that you find out first-hand what needs to be applied in order to things successfully* said Marcus McDonald, assistant manager of the Southern States Cooperative stare in Caherton. "Some people buy die same type of fertilizer every year and don't realize that they could just be wasting their money Sod testing is a cheap way to find out exactly what you
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Why Is soil pH so
important?
Sods change constantly Erosion, leaching; growing and harvesting crops affect the availahihty of sad nutrients. A sod test indicates the current fertility and pH levels.
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