Soil and Plant Tissue Testing Laboratory

203 Paige Laboratory

161 Holdsworth Way
University of Massachusetts
Amherst, MA 01003
Phone: (413) 545-2311
e-mail: soiltest@umass.edu
website: soiltest.umass.edu

Sample Information:
Sample ID: SC Oak

Soil Test Report

Prepared For:
Richard Harper
Umass Env. Conservation
320 Holdsworth Hall
Amherst, MA 01003

Order Number:
Lab Number:
Area Sampled:
Received:
Reported:

10350
S141006-324
10/6/2014
3/3/2015

rharper@eco.umass.edu
413-545-3747

Results
Value Optimum
Range
Found

Analysis
Soil pH (1:1, H2O)
Modified Morgan extractable, ppm
Macronutrients
Phosphorus (P)
Potassium (K)
Calcium (Ca)
Magnesium (Mg)
Sulfur (S)
Micronutrients *
Boron (B)
Manganese (Mn)
Zinc (Zn)
Copper (Cu)
Iron (Fe)
Aluminum (Al)
Lead (Pb)

6.2

6.3
4-14
107
100-160
1096 1000-1500
162
50-120
15.8
>10

0.4
3.7
1.1
0.3
12.8
83
1.0

0.1-0.5
1.1-6.3
1.0-7.6
0.3-0.6
2.7-9.4
<75
<22

Value Optimum
Range
Found

Analysis
Cation Exch. Capacity, meq/100g
Exch. Acidity, meq/100g
Base Saturation, %
Calcium Base Saturation
Magnesium Base Saturation
Potassium Base Saturation
Scoop Density, g/cc
Optional tests
Soil Organic Matter (LOI), %
Soluble Salts (1:2), dS/m
Nitrate-N (NO3-N), ppm

8.3
1.2
66
16
3
0.98

4.5
0.08
6

50-80
10-30
2.0-7.0

<0.6

* Micronutrient deficiencies rarely occur in New England soils; therefore, an Optimum Range has never been defined. Values provided represent the normal range
found in soils and are for reference only.

Soil Test Interpretation

Nutrient

Very Low

Low

Optimum

Above Optimum

Phosphorus (P):
Potassium (K):
Calcium (Ca):
Magnesium (Mg):

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Sample ID: SC Oak

Lab Number S141006-324

Soil and Plant Tissue Testing Laboratory

203 Paige Laboratory
161 Holdsworth Way
University of Massachusetts
Amherst, MA 01003
Phone: (413) 545-2311
e-mail: soiltest@umass.edu
website: soiltest.umass.edu

Recommendations for Deciduous Trees, Shrubs & Vines-Maintenance

Limestone (Target pH of 6.0)

Nitrogen, N

Phosphorus, P2O5

Potassium, K2O

lbs / 100 sq ft
0

.1 - .2

0.1

0.1

Comments:
For instructions on converting nutrient recommendations to fertilizer applications in home gardens, lawns and landscapes, see
Reference "Step-by-Step Fertilizer Guide for Home Grounds and Gardening" (listed below).

References:
Home Lawn and Garden Information

http://ag.umass.edu/interest-areas/home-lawn-garden

Step-by-Step Fertilizer Guide for Home Grounds and

Gardening

https://soiltest.umass.edu/fact-sheets/step-step-fertilizer-guide-home-grounds-and-gardening

General References:
Interpreting Your Soil Test Results

http://soiltest.umass.edu/fact-sheets/interpreting-your-soil-test-results

For current information and order forms, please visit

http://soiltest.umass.edu/

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Sample ID: SC Oak

Lab Number S141006-324