| Analysis
|
Result
|
Guideline
|
Interpretation
|
Comments
|
| pH |
6.9 |
6.5
|
Normal |
Adequate
level. |
| Phosphorus |
88
ppm |
101
ppm |
Slightly
Low |
(Index
5.5) 130 g/m Triple superphosphate. |
| Potassium |
100
ppm |
401
ppm |
Low |
(Index
1.6) 300 g/m Sulphate of potash. |
| Magnesium |
48
ppm |
100
ppm |
Very
Low |
(Index
1.8) PRIORITY FOR TREATMENT. |
| Calcium |
1557
ppm |
1600
ppm |
Slightly
Low |
Low
priority on this crop. Other crops may be affected. |
| Sulphur |
8
ppm |
10
ppm |
Slightly
Low |
Low
priority on this crop. Other crops may be affected. |
| Manganese |
142
ppm |
130
ppm |
Normal |
Adequate
level. |
| Copper |
3.0
ppm |
2.1
ppm |
Normal |
Adequate
level. |
| Boron |
0.50
ppm |
1.60
ppm |
Very
Low |
PRIORITY
FOR TREATMENT. |
| Zinc |
8.0
ppm |
2.1
ppm |
Normal |
Adequate
level. |
| Molybdenum |
0.10
ppm |
0.40
ppm |
Very
Low |
Low
priority on this crop. Other crops may be affected. |
| Iron |
1055
ppm |
50
ppm |
Normal |
Adequate
level. |
| Sodium |
35
ppm |
90
ppm |
Very
Low |
Not
a problem for this crop. |
| C.E.C. |
10.1
meq/100g |
15.0
meq/100g |
Slightly
Low |
Cation
Exchange Capacity indicates a slightly low nutrient holding
ability - soil applied nutrients could be readily leached.
Where possible foliar applied nutrients should be recommended. |
