GREAT SOIL
Soil Analysis, Soil Amendments, Fertilizer and Composting
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.
SOIL AMENDMENTS TO HAVE ON HAND
BE SAFE: ALWAYS WEAR GLOVES WHEN USING GARDEN CHEMICALS
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
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.
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.
