TL;DR
A soil test is a laboratory analysis of a composite soil sample reporting pH, phosphorus, potassium, organic matter, and often micronutrients and cation exchange capacity, with crop-specific recommendations attached. University extension labs run them for nominal fees, and the report converts fertilizing from guesswork into measured rates per thousand square feet.
What it means
A soil test is a laboratory analysis of a composite soil sample reporting pH, phosphorus, potassium, organic matter, and often micronutrients and cation exchange capacity, with crop-specific recommendations attached. University extension labs run them for nominal fees, and the report converts fertilizing from guesswork into measured rates per thousand square feet. Lawn programs are ideally rebuilt around one every two to three years, sampling 10 to 15 cores at a consistent 4-inch depth.
Where it sits in the glossary
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