Agronomic Services

Crop Fertilization Based on North Carolina Soil Tests

List of Figures

Figure F.1   Jurisdictions of the regional agronomists

Figure 1.1   A Soil Sample Information form

Figure 1.2   A soil test report

Figure 1.3 Idealized relationship between soil test index, crop response and the amount of fertilizer (P₂O₅ and K₂O) required.

Figure 2.1   Diagram of the pH scale

Hardy DH, Tucker MR, Stokes CE. 2012. Crop fertilization based on North Carolina soil tests. Raleigh (NC): North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Agronomic Division. Circular No. 1.

Last Update March 10, 2009

NCDA&CS Agronomic Services Division, Colleen M. Hudak-Wise, Ph.D., Director
Mailing Address: 1040 Mail Service Center, Raleigh NC 27699-1040
Physical Address: 4300 Reedy Creek Road, Raleigh NC 27607-6465
Phone: (919) 733-2655; FAX: (919) 733-2837