Part 1, Section 2: Soil Fertility Management

Section 2 Table of Contents

Soil cores

Soil Fertility Management

TYPICAL PLANT NUTRIENT RECOMMENDATIONS

Soil testing remains the best guide for predicting a crop’s nutrient requirements. Occasionally, however, soil tests are not available. In such cases, Table 1.2-5 may be used to estimate plant nutrient requirements. NOTE: THIS IS ONLY AN EMERGENCY PROCEDURE AND SHOULD NOT BE RELIED UPON