Using Organic Nutrient Sources
The publication “Using Organic Nutrient Sources” is now available through Penn State Cooperative Extension. The publication is intended to help growers interpret soil test recommendations for using organic nutrient sources. However, you might find some parts especially some of the tables will also be valuable tool for training your Master Gardener Volunteers or as a resource in your local library.
Topics included are:
• When Nutrient Levels Exceed Crop Needs
• Balance and Imbalance of Nutrients in Organic Nutrient Sources
• Nutrient Availability from Organic Nutrient Sources
• Increasing Soil pH, Calcium, Magnesium Levels Decreasing Soil pH
• Recommendations for Nitrogen, Phosphate, and Potash
• Soil Organic Matter Content
• Mineralization
• Using Compost
• Using Manure
It can be download for free as a pdf here
The publication can be ordered through: The Publications Distribution Center, College of Agricultural Sciences, The Pennsylvania State University, 112 Agricultural Administration Building, University Park, PA 16802-2602. Phone: 814-865-6713. Fax: 814-863-5560.
Internet: http://pubs.cas.psu.edu/Publications.asp.
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