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A.  pH analysis

• measures the acidity or alkalinity of the soil

• allow you to determine what type of plants grow better in which type of soil

• determines the need for pH elevator (gypsum or lime)

B.  N-P-K analysis

• measures the amount of the primary nutrients provided by soil (nutrients needed in large amounts)

• allows you to determine which fertilizer to use by recommendations provided

C.  Micronutrients analysis

• measures the amount of secondary nutrients provided by soil (nutrients needed in small amounts)

• allows you to determine any supplemental nutrient additions other than standard fertilizers

D.  Specialized Tests

• Types

•       1.  liming requirements

•       2.  texture analysis

•       3.  organic matter analysis

•       4.  Boron test (typically needed for sandy areas where clover, alfalfa, etc. are grown and

•             irrigation water is in question)

• East test result determines the specific analysis of the soil content and recommendations

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