Nitrates
I had posted this in the discuss forum, but didn't get much results, can you help??
What does the Nitrate-N ppm level mean on a soil test? Mine is way up from last year. Is this a residue from last season or is this actually Nitrogen? Do I still use a nitrogen source this year?
CECIL
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SOIL TEST SPRING 2008
Performed by Penn State University-$9
Soil PH
7.0
Optimum
Phosphate
1040 lb/A
Above Optimum
Exchangeable Cations (meq/100g)
Acidity
0.0
Potash
0.9
Magnesium
2.3
Calicium
22.8
CEC (Cation Exchange Capacity)
18.2
% Saturation of the CEC
Potash
4.8
Optimum
Magnesium
12.8
Above Optimum
Calcium
82.4
Above Optimum
Optional Tests-additional fee
Organic Matter-18.2%
Nitrate-N ppm 104.4
Ammonium Nitrogen mg/kg 6.45 (electrode method)
Soluable Salts-mmhos/cm 0.09
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