AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. — Give your green thumb a head start and make sure growing conditions are ideal by collecting soil samples for tes...
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Learn the proper method and procedure for collecting a soil sample for heavy metal analysis. Laboratory testing is the best way to determine...
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Several factors can restrict seed germination. While the most discussed factor is soil water availability, soil temperature is also critical...
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Effective control of plant parasitic nematodes, soilborne plant pathogens, and some weed pests is a serious challenge for farmers and home g...
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Learn how to properly collect soil and root samples to test for nematodes.
Why Sample for Nematodes?
Sever...
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*This is an excerpt from The Alabama Vegetable Gardener, ANR-0479.
Soil-test records from Auburn University show that more than...
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*This is an excerpt from The Alabama Vegetable Gardener, ANR-0479.
Acid soils (low pH) cause more gardening problems in Alabama...
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*This is an excerpt from The Alabama Vegetable Gardener, ANR-0479.
Most gardening publications emphasize that you should locate...
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Every square foot of soil can be different. Soil acidity and nutrients vary across the surface of the soil and with the depth of the...
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The Auburn University Soil Testing Laboratory report includes: your intended crop(s), the soil group your sample belongs to, soil p...
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Anytime there is a large amount of rainfall for an extended period of time, trees toppling can become a concern, especially if combined with...
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Greene County contains a wide variety of soil types, providing a challenge to homeowners selecting landscape plants. Soil types in Greene in...
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