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Understanding Recommendations

General Interpretations

Interpreting Soil Test Results for Gardens and Grounds (PDF)

Interpreting Soil Test Results for Commercial Crops (PDF)

Compost Report Interpretation Guide (PDF)

Garden Soil Management Overview (PDF)

Hoop House Soil Management Overview (PDF)

Soil Report Reference Sheet (PDF)

Soil Micronutrient Management (PDF)

Guidlines for Addressing Soil Lead Contamination (PDF)

Organic Growing & Soil Health

Home garden Organic Nutrient Sources (PDF)

Choosing Blended Natural Fertilizer (PDF)

Nutrient Profiles of Selected Natural Fertilzers (PDF) (UPDATED)

Commercial Organic Nutrient Sources (PDF) (UPDATED)

Cover Crops for Home Gardens (PDF)

Commercial Compost list (PDF)

Soil health/soil quality indicators (PDF)

Essential Components of a Healthy Soil(PDF)

Commercial Crops

Commercial Orchard Recommendation Guidlines (PDF)

Commercial Recommendation Guidelines (PDF)

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