Crop Fertilization Based on North Carolina Soil Tests
Table 2.2 Target pH based on soil class
Soil Class
pH
Mineral (MIN)
6.0 *
Mineral-Organic (M-O)
5.5
Organic (ORG)
5.0
* Some crops grown on mineral soils require a target pH of 6.5.
See Table 2.3 for the target pH of a specific crop.
Hardy DH, Tucker MR, Stokes CE. 2013. Crop fertilization based on North Carolina soil tests. Raleigh (NC): North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Agronomic Division. Circular No. 1.
Last Update
February 15, 2013
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