Soil And Plant Media (Ag. Apps.)

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top layer of the earth's surface

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soil

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sphagnum moss

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helps with root growth

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peat moss

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used in media mixes, it is partially decomposed moss in water logged areas (bogs)

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perlite

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volcanic glass material, is white, used in media mixes

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vermiculite

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mineral mica-type material, used in media mixes

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pH

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affects the availability of nutrients

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basic/alkaline pH

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7.1-14

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acidic pH

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1-6.9

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neutral pH

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7

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if the soil is alkaline and you want to make it more acidic, then add

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sulfer or aluminum sulfate

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if the soil is acid and you want to make it more alkaline, then add

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lime

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lime

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usually applied as finely ground dolomitic limestone, has lots of calcium and magnesium

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N

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nitrogen

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P

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phosphorus

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K

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potassium

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16-4-8

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fertilizer that has 16% N, 4% P and 8% K

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soluble (liquid

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form that fertilizers must become before they can be used by plants

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examples of organic fertilizers

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manure, bone meal, blood meal

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examples of inorganic fertilizers

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bags of fertilizer you can by that were created in a lab

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traits of organic fertilizers

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slow acting, long lasting, contains mostly nitrogen but lacking other primary nutrients

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traits of inorganic fertilizers

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high level of nutrients blended together for a specific purpose

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broadcasting

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spreading fertilizer evenly over the entire surface; used on turf and home lawns

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side-dressing

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the placement of fertilizer in bands about 8" from the rows of plants (field crops)

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foliar application

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the spraying of fertilizer directly on the LEAVES of plants