Soil Test Recommendations for Commercial Vegetables

Sample Report and Forms

Sample Soil Test Report for Commercial Vegetables

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Soil Sample Submission Form

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Lime and Magnesium Recommendation Tables

Lime Recommendations

Limestone recommendations are made based on the pH goal and the amount of exchangeable acidity measured by the Mehlich Buffer soil test.

Magnesium Recommendations

The optimum magnesium (Mg) level varies with the crop. The optimum Mg is given on the crop sheet for each crop in this handbook.

Soil Test Recommendations

3001 Asparagus - To Plant

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3002 Asparagus - Maintain

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3101 Beans, Kidney

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3102 Beans, Lima

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3103 Beans, Other Dry Types

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3104 Beans, Snap

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3003 Beets

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3004 Broccoli

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3005 Brussels Sprouts

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3105 Cabbage, Fresh Market

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3106 Cabbage, Kraut

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3107 Carrot

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3006 Cauliflower

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3007 Celery

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3008 Chinese Cabbage

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3108 Collards

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3109 Cucumbers, Picklers

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3009 Cucumbers, Slicers

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3010 Diakon

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3011 Eggplant

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3012 Endive

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3013 Escarole

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3014 Garlic

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3042 Ginseng - To Plant

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3043 Ginseng - Maintain

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3015 Gourd

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3016 Herbs

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3110 Horseradish

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3111 Kale

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3017 Kohlrabi

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3018 Leek

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3019 Lettuce, Head

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3020 Lettuce, Leaf

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3021 Lettuce, Romaine

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3022 Muskmelon (Cantaloupe)

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3113 Mustard Greens

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3023 Onion

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3024 Parsnip

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3114 Peas

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3025 Pepper, Hot

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3026 Pepper, Sweet

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3117 Popcorn

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1301 Potatoes, Unspecified Use

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1302 Potatoes, Home Patch

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1303 Potatoes, Unstored Chip

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1304 Potatoes, Stored Chip

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1305 Potatoes, Early Tablestock

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1306 Potatoes, Stored Tablestock

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3027 Pumpkin

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3028 Radicchio

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3029 Radish

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3044 Rhubarb - To Plant

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3045 Rhubarb - Maintain

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3030 Rutabaga

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3031 Scallions

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3118 Spinach

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3032 Squash, Summer

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3033 Squash, Winter Fresh Market

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3119 Squash, Winter Processing

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3034 Sweet Corn - Fresh Market

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3120 Sweet Corn - Processing

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3035 Sweet Potato

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3036 Tomato Fresh Market (Pink Ripes)

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3122 Tomato, Processing

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3123 Turnip Greens

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3038 Turnip Roots

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3039 Tyfon

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3040 Watermelon

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3041 Mixed Vegetable Crops

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3999 Other

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Commercial Vegetable Production Recommendations for Pennsylvania

This guide provides information based on multistage research results and extension programs as well as the knowledge and experience of growers, county extension educators, and industry personnel. It is intended to help commercial vegetable growers make informed managerial decisions.

Soil Test Summaries for Commercial Vegetables

2023-2024
2022-2023
2021-2022
2020-2021
2019-2020
2018-2019
2017-2018
2016-2017
2015-2016
2014-2015
2013-2014
2012-2013
2011-2012
2010-2011
2009-2010
2008-2009
2007-2008
2006-2007
2005-2006
2004-2005
2003-2004
2002-2003
2001-2002
2000-2001
1999-2000
1998-1999
1997-1998
1996-1997
1995-1996
1994-1995
1993-1994
1992-1993
1991-1992
1990-1991
1989-1990
Crop Summary - by state/county

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Soil pH Distribution - by state/county

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Soil Test P Distribution - by state/county

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Soil Test K Distribution - by state/county

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Soil Test Mg Distribution - by state/county

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Average Soil Test Results and Recommendations - by state/county

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Crop Summary - by state/county

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Soil pH Distribution - by state/county

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Soil Test P Distribution - by state/county

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Soil Test K Distribution - by state/county

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Soil Test Mg Distribution - by state/county

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Average Soil Test Results and Recommendations - by state/county

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Address

720 Tower Rd
University Park, PA 16802
Directions

Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM