The question I receive most frequently from vegetable gardeners: How much fertilizer should I apply? The second most frequently asked question: How can I get better vegetable yields in my garden? Both ...

A soil test for phosphorus represents an index of phosphorus availability to crops. A soil test needs to correlate to crop response in order to provide a useful index of crop response and any ...

David Kuchta, Ph.D. has 10 years of experience in gardening and has read widely in environmental history and the energy transition. An environmental activist since the 1970s, he is also a historian, ...

There are a few items in post-harvest test results that look foreign to those viewing them for the first time. These are the ...

Soil fertility and soil pH can be intimidating to both new and experienced gardeners. But your soil isn’t as mysterious as you think, as long as you start by having a soil test done. “Testing your ...

When it comes to your plants, you can't cheat. If you cut a corner, the results are gonna be felt in your garden: stressed plants that are susceptible to disease, produce less fruit, and fruit that ...

Long-term use of fertilizer and manure nutrients on the Delmarva Peninsula has led to an enrichment of agricultural soils with phosphorus (P). Consequently, many soils in Delaware are now considered ...

Farmers gearing up for the planting season have been urged to embrace soil testing if they are to boost the productivity of their land to maximise yields. Experts say soil testing is the missing link ...

Enriching the soil with nutrients is essential for thriving plants. The right amount of calcium in the soil can help plants grow healthy and strong. Test your soil first to determine how much calcium ...

If you use the build-maintain-fertilization strategy, consider using your past buildup rather than applying P fertilizer. I ...