Different Types of Soil Test Kits Chemical tests A chemical soil test is normally used to determine baseline nutrient levels within a soil. After sufficient data has been gathered, recommendations on cover crops, fertilizers and amendments can be made. Soil type can be determined by a chemical soil test. Both pH and organic matter testing […]

Mention garden soil nutrients and most people think of the big three fertilizer components of nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium. Soil and plants need more nutrients than just those three, however, and these secondary nutrients have more than a secondary effect. Minerals like calcium, magnesium, and sulfur are essential for proper plant growth and overall health, […]