Beleaguered by bitter pit, ‘Honeycrisp’ growers again scrutinize their Calcium treatment levels and distribution.

Phosphorus is never readily soluble in the soil but is most available in soil with a pH range centered around 6.5. Extremely and strongly acid soils (pH 4.0-5.0) can have high concentrations of ...

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Excessive and untimely tillage can also contribute to soil erosion. According to Oxfarm, dealer in farm inputs, whether organic or synthetic, mulches, can help reduce insect pest problems. Thank you ...

Most soil nutrients are more soluble in slightly acidic soils than in neutral or alkaline soils. The sweet spot for most plants is a pH between six and seven. For a diversified vegetable garden, a ...

Applying fertilizer in the middle of the day when the sun is most intense can cause foliar fertilizers to burn leaves and ...

Domestic production of water-soluble fertilisers urged as China tightens export controls. Industry seeks govt support to ...

North Texas clay soils need preparation for spring planting. ... That’s because nitrogen is the main element your garden plants will be needing come spring, and it’s water-soluble.

Soils are not just the ground we walk on or a medium to plant into – they are dynamic, living energy systems with a host of ...

The scientists mixed samples of simulated lunar soil with the microbes in a sugary broth for 21 days. They found that three species of bacteria more than doubled the amount of soluble phosphorus ...

A promising new form of ammonium phosphate fertilizer has been field-tested by University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign researchers. The fertilizer, struvite, offers a triple win for sustainability and ...