SOIL_TEST_EXAMPLE_-_A17.pdf

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Anaheim Office March 20, 2019 Report 19-

Background

One sample was processed on March 14, 2019 identified as soil from areas where existing turf requires fertilizer and amendment recommendations. The samples were analyzed for horticultural suitability and fertility. The results of the analyses are attached.

Analytical Results and Comments

The reaction of the soil is slightly alkaline at a pH of 7.3 with high qualitative lime present. This is within the range preferred by most plants, including many varieties of turfgrass. The high lime present will help buffer the soil in the alkaline range.

Salinity (ECe), sodium and boron are safely low. The sodium adsorption ratio (SAR) shows sodium adequately balanced by soluble calcium and magnesium; this balance is important for soil structure quality, which relates to the rate at which water infiltrates the soil.

In terms of soil fertility, nitrogen and phosphorus are low and sulfate is fair. All of the other major nutrients are sufficient for proper plant nutrition at this time. Of the micronutrients; copper, manganese and iron are sufficient and zinc is fair.

Recommendations

Nitrogen, phosphorus and sulfate fertilizers are recommended. These may be applied as a top dressing and thoroughly irrigated in. I f these areas have not been aerated recently, after aeration would be the best time to apply fertilizers.

The primary symptom of micronutrient deficiencies in turfgrass is a general yellowing of leaves with veins remaining green. I ron deficiencies typically appear initially as interveinal chlorosis in new leaves, then on older leaves as deficiency worsens. As the condition worsens leaves may appear yellow to almost white.

Manganese deficiency also appears as interveinal chlorosis and as the deficiency worsens, leaves develop necrotic margins and spots. Leaves may be smaller and less distinctly shaped. Zinc deficiency symptoms include interveinal chlorosis, stunted growth, and leaves may form rosettes at ends of shoots. I f these symptoms are present after turf establishment they may be treated with an application of a chelated micronutrient product at the manufacturer’s recommended rate.

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Top Dressing for Existing Turfgrass:

The following materials should be evenly broadcast and thoroughly irrigated in:

Amount per 1000 Square Feet 5 pounds Ammonium Sulfate (21-0-0) 1 pound Triple Superphosphate (0-45-0)

Maintenance

For turf areas, new turf from seed should receive a light fertilization after the first mowing with 16-6-8 applied at a rate of 4 pounds per 1000 square feet. The area may then be maintained with primarily a nitrogen program of applying 5 pounds of ammonium sulfate (21-0-0) per 1000 square feet. Treatment should be at 45 to 60 day intervals until the turf becomes well established. Once the turf is well established, the frequency of fertilization should be decreased depending on color and rate of growth desired. In the spring and fall substitute a complete fertilizer such as 15-15-15 to help insure continuing adequate phosphorus and potassium. I f grass clippings remain after mowing, this can also help return nutrients to the soil.

I f we can be of any further assistance, please feel free to contact us.

Annmarie Lucchesi alucchesi@waypointanalytical.com

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EXTRACTABLE NUTRIENTS

NH4-N

Total Exchangeable Cations(TEC)

Very Low Low Medium Optimum Very High

SOIL TEST RATINGSSufficiency Factor NO3-N meq/kg174

11 ppm

4 ppm

0.3

0.6

1.2 ppm ppm ppm15

2.1 meq/L 0.7 1040

0.15 ppm 0.5 709

Result

Available-N

Phosphorus (P) - Olsen

Potassium (K)

Boron (B) - sat. ext.

Sulfate - sat. ext.

Exch Aluminum

Iron (Fe) 47 ppm 0.6 851 Manganese (Mn) 9 ppm 0.5 756 Zinc (Zn) 4 ppm 0.4 709 Copper (Cu) 2.1 ppm 0.9 1040 Magnesium - sat. ext. 2.6 meq/L

Magnesium (Mg) 566 ppm 1.5 1181 Calcium - sat. ext. 4.9 meq/L

Calcium (Ca) 2460 ppm 0.9 1087 Potassium - sat. ext. 0.2 meq/L

Cu, Zn, Mn and Fe were analyzed by DTPA extract.

Weight Percent of Sample Passing 2mm Screen

Half Sat

PARTICLE SIZE ANALYSIS

27 %

Gravel Sand Coarse 5-12

Fine 2-5

Very Coarse 1-2

Coarse 0.5-1

Med. to Very Fine 0.05-0.5

Organic Matter

Silt .002-.05

Clay 0-.002

USDA Soil Classification

Moderately Alkaline

Strongly Acidic

Moderately Acidic

Slightly Acidic

Slightly Alkaline

Strongly Alkaline

High

Neutral

Qualitative LimeResult pH 7.3 s.u.

SATURATION EXTRACT - PLANT SUITABILITY

Effect on Plant Growth

Only Tolerant Crops Satisfactory

Few Crops Survive

Result dS/m ppm meq/L

Boron (B)

Sodium Adsorption Ratio (SAR) *

Salinity (ECe)

Sodium (Na)

Chloride (Cl)

Carbonate (CO3)

Bicarbonate (HCO3)

Fluoride (F)

0.7

0.93

0.15

1.8

Many Crops Restricted

Negligible Sensitive Crops Restricted

* Structure and water infiltration of mineral soils potentially adversely affected at SAR values higher than 6.

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Graphical interpretation is a general guide. Optimum levels will vary by crop and objectives.