Table 1 Soil analysis results from Soiltest Farm Consultants. EC, electrical conductivity; NO3-N, NH4-N, Olson P, K, Ca, Mg, Na are elements and chemical compounds denoted by their chemical symbols; OM, organic matter
Variables | 1:1 pH | EC | NO3-N | NH4-N | Olson P | K | Ca | Mg | Na | OM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Soil | mmhos/cm | mg/kg | mg/kg | mg/kg | mg/kg | meq/100 g | meq/100 g | meq/100 g | % | |
Sandy loam | 7.2 | 0.754 | 2.9 | 1.8 | 23 | 429 | 10.1 | 2 | 0.15 | 1.9 |
Silt loam | 6.6 | 0.936 | 7.8 | 3 | 40 | 640 | 13.7 | 4.1 | 0.14 | 3.5 |
Clay loam | 7.2 | 0.806 | 1.1 | 1.8 | 38 | 413 | 16.9 | 6.1 | 0.36 | 4.5 |