Imagine you have taken a soil sample. It has a somewhat gritty texture that indicates it is loam with some sand. It has a pH of 8.
1. Based on these results, are there any amendments (changes) you would make to your soil? If so, what would they be?
2. Based on the chart below, which nutrients are likely present in your soil sample?
1. Based on the soil sample results of loam with some sand and a pH of 8, it is likely that the soil is alkaline. Amendments that could be made to improve the soil quality include adding organic matter such as compost or manure to increase nutrient content and improve soil structure. Additionally, adding sulfur or other acidifying agents can help lower the pH and make the soil more suitable for a wider range of plants.
2. The likely nutrients present in the soil sample with a pH of 8 include calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, and potentially some micronutrients like iron and manganese. However, the high pH may limit the availability of these nutrients for plant uptake.