Soil Testing
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What are the main objectives of a soil test?
• Provide an index of nutrient availability in soil. • Provide an index of nutrient loss/transport from the soil. • Predict the probability of obtaining a profitable response to fertilisation or liming.
What depth should samples be pulled?
0-8 inches (Soil root zone)
How and when should you conduct sampling?
Ideally 3 times a year at minimum for high-grade pitches. Autumn (as growth stops) Spring (as growth is staring) Peak Growth period
If you are taking samples from different locations what should be considered when grouping the zones?
• Management plan • Topography • Soil Type • Drainage Class • Use designation. (Per football pitch, green, tee, fairway)