Soils

Sources of Lime for Acid Soils in Virginia

Virginia Tech Extension — Acid soil limits crop yields on many Virginia farms. This soil acidity can be directly toxic to plants but more often; it reduces the plants' efficiency at nutrient utilization. G.L. Mullins, Professor and Extension Nutrient Management ...More…

Scotts Company Soils Miracle Gro Seed Starting Mix 8 ...

Amazon.com — Features: Lightweight mix of sphagnum peat moss and perlite. Ideal for germinating seeds and rooting leaf, stem and root cuttings. Enriched with miracle-gro plant food to help build strong roots. Sphagnum Peat Moss, Composted Bark, Perlite, Ammonium ...More…

Luster Leaf 1827 Rapitest Digital PLUS Moisture Meter

Amazon.com — Features: Easy to read digital output Instantly measures moisture level Includes built-in electronic plant database with ability to build favorites list Auto off feature Corded Probe Color Grn EAN 0035307018274 Model 1827 MPN 1827 Package Quantity 1 Part ...More…

Miracle-Gro 0149300-365 Potting Mix - 8 Quart

Amazon.com — Features: 2010 Formula Feeds plants up to 6 months No mixing, no measuring Rich, organic materials help improve drainage and airflow. Ideal for all kinds of container or potted plants. EAN 0032247627832 Model 0149300-365 MPN 76278300 Package Quantity 6 ...More…

Aerogarden ® Compatible Replacement Grow Sponges for ...

Amazon.com — Features: Contains 25 replacement grow sponges for seed planting Fits 7-pod Aerogarden models (won't fit universal baskets, which are longer) Use them to grow anything you want Less expensive than a new seed kit *Note: Sponges only, does not include ...More…

Soil Test Note 20: Home Shrubs and Trees

Virginia Tech Extension — B. L. Appleton, Extension Horticulturist and Professor, Hampton Roads Agricultural Research and Extension Center and S.E. Heckendorn, Laboratory Manager, Soil Testing Laboratory Fertilization is not recommended for healthy shrubs and trees with ...More…

Soil Test Note #4 - Trace Elements

Virginia Tech Extension — Your Soil Test Report indicates one or more trace elements are needed. Select the appropriate sections in this note for information on the recommended trace elements and the specific rates and methods of application. Apply only those trace ...More…

Soil Test Note #1 - Explanation of Soil Tests

Virginia Tech Extension — The accompanying Soil Test Report will help you assess your plant's need for fertilizer and lime. The accompanying Soil Test Report (and supplemental Soil Test Notes, when provided) will help you assess your plant's need for fertilizer and ...More…

Soil Sampling for the Home Gardener

Virginia Tech Extension — This publication explains how to obtain representative soil samples and to submit them for analysis to the Virginia Tech Soil Testing Laboratory. Joseph R. Hunnings, Extension Specialist; and Stephen J. Donohue, Extension Specialist; Virginia ...More…

Laboratory Procedures: Virginia Tech Soil Testing Laboratory

Virginia Tech Extension — The procedures for soil analysis used in the Soil Testing Laboratory were established in the early 1950s A routine test, consisting of eleven separate analyses, is performed on all samples. Gregory L. Mullins, Extension Nutrient Management ...More…

Precision Farming Tools: Soil Electrical Conductivity

Virginia Tech Extension — Robert "Bobby" Grisso, Professor and Extension Engineer, Virginia Tech, Mark Alley, W.G. Wysor Professor of Agriculture and Soil Fertility Specialist, Virginia Tech, David Holshouser, Associate Professor and Extension Soybean Specialist, ...More…

Soil Test Note #3 - Forage Crops

Virginia Tech Extension — Follow the guidelines below for lime application where incorporation into the soil is possible. A single application after plowing usually will give good results. Lime applied before plowing should be disked into the soil and then plowed in. Lime ...More…