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GREAT SOIL 

Soil Analysis, Soil Amendments, Fertilizer and Composting

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Garden Soil Basics

Success in your garden depends on your soil.  Find out how to evaluate your soil,

take soil samples and amend your soil for improved results.

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SOIL AMENDMENTS TO HAVE ON HAND

BE SAFE:  ALWAYS WEAR GLOVES WHEN USING GARDEN CHEMICALS

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SOLVE THE FERTILIZER NUMBER MYSTERY

What are the 3 numbers in fertilizer?

Always same order left to right:

(N) Nitrogen- green growth

(P) Phosphate - boosts produce & bloom

(K) Potassium- strong roots and plants

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10-10-10 is a balanced fertilizer we add to the soil at the beginning of the season.

Broadcast at the rate of 1 pound per 100 square feet - then till into soil.

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We also use 5-10-15 fertilizer when the plant requires less nitrogen to encourage blossoms and fruiting.


If you opt to forego the soil test, broadcast 10-10-10 fertilizer before tilling at the rate of  1 pound per 100 square feet of the vegetable garden, then till.   

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