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W229-Interpreting Mehlich 1 And 3 Soil Test Extractant Results For P And K In Tennessee, The University Of Tennessee Agricultural Extension Service
W229-Interpreting Mehlich 1 And 3 Soil Test Extractant Results For P And K In Tennessee, The University Of Tennessee Agricultural Extension Service
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The Mehlich 1 and 3 soil test extractants are the most widely used in laboratories of the southern United States today. Tennessee began using the Mehlich 1 extractant in December, 1981. Existing soil test calibration data in Tennessee are based on the Mehlich 1 soil test extractant,1,2 which became available in 1953.
Pb1061 Soil Testing, The University Of Tennessee Agricultural Extension
Pb1061 Soil Testing, The University Of Tennessee Agricultural Extension
Field & Commercial Crops
Growers who follow soil test recommendations can expect higher fertilizer efficiency, more balanced nutrient levels for crops and optimum benefits from their lime and fertilizer investments. Thus, soil testing should be the first step in planning a sound fertilization program. With a soil test, the guesswork of knowing how much lime and fertilizer to apply is eliminated.