Agronomic Services

Crop Fertilization Based on North Carolina Soil Tests

Contents
List of Figures List of Tables Foreword Acknowledgments
Part I. NCDA&CS's Approach to Soil Testing Volumetric Soil Testing The Soil Analysis Soil Classification and Acidity The Index Rating System: P, K, Mn, S, Zn & Cu Nutrient Percentage Ratings: Ca & Mg Special Cases: N, B & Soluble Salts Sodium Level
Part II. Lime and Fertilizer Requirements Lime Nitrogen Phosphate and Potash Calcium Magnesium Manganese Zinc Copper Boron Sulfur
Part III. Notes for Specific Crops / Situations Special Printout Groups $ Note: Secondary Nutrients and Micronutrients Note 1: Tobacco Note 2. (discontinued) Note 3: Field Crops Note 4: Lawns, Gardens and Ornamentals Note 5: Christmas Trees Note 6: Commercial Vegetable Crops Note 7: Tomatoes Grown under Plasticulture Note 8. (discontinued) Note 9: Soil Analysis of Growth Substrates for Greenhouse Crops Note 10. (discontinued) Note 11: Nursery Crops—Container and Field Note 12. Forage and Pasture Crops Note 13. (discontinued) Note 14: Golf and other Fine Turf Note 15: Pecans and Miscellaneous Nuts and Fruits Note 16: Apples Note 17: Peaches Note 18: Small Fruits Hydroseeded Areas Ponds Wildlife Food Plots
Part IV. Resource Information Fertilizer Substitutions North Carolina Limestone Specifications Reference Tables
Hardy DH, Tucker MR, Stokes CE. 2008. Crop fertilization based on North Carolina soil tests. Raleigh (NC): North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Agronomic Division. Circular No. 1.