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#soil

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Kingfisher

Splurged on a detailed soil test this year and received so much info, some is confusing. Any #Soil science #gardening folks here who can help?
Ph is too high but also too much sulphur (probably due to the pellets I scattered last fall). How do I fix the ph without using sulphur or peat?
And how is the nitrogen level so low when I add aged chicken manure every fall??

Just goes to show that one can always learn new things about soil health.

Soil test results of Macro and micronutrients . Ph is 7.2. Nutrients shown as scale from low, medium, optimal, and above optimal. Sulphur, phosphorus, zinc, and calcium are above optimal. nitrogen and potassium are Low. Magnesium is medium, as are iron and copper. Some recommendations are given but it says to add sulphur, which is confusing.
#MysteriesAbound
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Petra van Cronenburg

"Microplastics are now a ubiquitous part of our daily physical reality. They suffuse our #air, our #soil, the #food we eat and the #water we drink. They’re being detected everywhere, from Antarctic sea ice to human brains. A new #study published reveals how #microplastics hinder #photosynthesis across a wide range of plant species—including crucial food #crops." scientificamerican.com/article

Oblique rows of young zucchini plants on black plastic on a farm with silos, trees and blue sky in the background
Scientific American · Microplastic Pollution Is Messing with Photosynthesis in PlantsBy Joanna Thompson
#plasticPollution#foodSecurity#plants
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💧🌏 Greg Cocks

Earth's Storage Of Water In Soil, Lakes And Rivers Is Dwindling - And It's Especially Bad For Farming
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phys.org/news/2025-03-earth-st <-- shared technical article
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doi.org/10.1126/science.adq652 <-- shared paper
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#water #hydrology #waterresources #global #management #watersecurity #soil #lake #river #snow #groundwater #agriculture #sealevelerise #SLR #climatechange #farming #overuse #waste #moisture #soilmoisture #ecology #ecosystems #storage #model #modeling #spatialanalysis #spatiotemporal #rainfall #drought #consistency #wateruse #crop #plant #vegetation #irrigation #foodsecurity #evapotranspiration #ET #surfacewater #flux #GIS #spatial #mapping #remotesensing #earthobservation #waterstorage #depletion

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CelloMom On Cars

"The new study has shown that a large contrast in #soil moisture levels over a range of hundreds of kilometers results in atmospheric changes that increase rainfall area and amount in several megastorm hotspots globally. This increase ranges from 10% to 30% depending on the region and size of the storm."

phys.org/news/2025-04-soil-con
#ExtremeRain

Phys.org · Soil conditions significantly increase rainfall in world's megastorm hotspots, study showsBy UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology
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Benjamin Carr, Ph.D. 👨🏻‍💻🧬

#USDA cuts could cause long-term damage, reverse hard-won progress
For decades, #farmer John Burk has been working to improve #soil on his #farm, taking a few extra steps to make it more resilient and productive. His efforts have paid off. An added bonus: He needs less fertilizer
Trump considers these Yield-increasing steps—which include limiting tillage, planting soil-enriching cover crops or installing water chutes to control erosion—“far left #climate” activities.
arstechnica.com/science/2025/0

A field with crops and windmills in the background
Ars Technica · USDA cuts could cause long-term damage, reverse hard-won progressBy Inside Climate News
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mk30

gardener survey: what is the soil profile at your place?

this is the soil profile at mine: soilseries.sc.egov.usda.gov/OS

TLDR: 0-4 inches of organic, on top of solid lava rock all the way down.

so my biggest challenge is building (and keeping) soil.

why "keeping"? because we get over 100 inches of rain per year, with year-round temperatures above freezing. so we lose a lot of soil in runoff and in organic processes (seriously, mulch just disappears...you're like "didn't i put mulch down?" but that was a whole 6 months ago, so it's probably gone now.)

the best way to retain soil here is to put plants on it, as soil will clump around the roots and the roots will hold the soil in place.

i'd love to learn about the soil profile at your all's places and what kinds of challenges you have in growing stuffs.

soilseries.sc.egov.usda.govOfficial Series Description - KEAUKAHA Series
#gardening#garden#soil
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JdeB

#Rewilding #Gardening #Soil

"3 Crazy Ways To Make Your Garden Soil Explosive" [5:54 min]
by HydroHaven

youtube.com/watch?v=XPxDlwD5Xg

Quote by HH:
"Mar 24, 2025
Tired of struggling with your garden soil? Three unconventional methods are explored, demonstrating how to unlock your soil's full potential and create a thriving garden. These surprising techniques, inspired by nature itself, can transform your soil into a haven for vibrant plants."

#TakeCareForLife #TakeCareForEarth
#StopBurningThings #StopEcoside

YouTube3 Crazy Ways To Make Your Garden Soil ExplosiveBy HydroHaven
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