Native Roots Garden Center Durango Colorado - Soils
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An informational slideshow on soils and how to effectively plant and grow in the Durango and four corners area
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Native Roots Garden Center Durango Colorado - Soils
- 1. Physical Properties • Soil types and particle size • Soil Profile • Soil PH • Nutrients • Salinity
- 6. Soil Profile
- 10. Nutrients
- 13. • Nitrogen- Chlorophyll, proteins, nucleic acids • Phosphorus- nucleic acids, ATP • Potassium- Maintaining osmotic potential, found in enzymes • Chlorine- Root and shoot growth, photosynthesis • Sulfur- Component of most proteins
- 16. Soil PH
- 24. Lowering Soil PH Sulfur Acid Fertilizer—Containing Sulfur Do not use urea based fertilizer
- 25. Salinity
- 31. Reducing Salinity • Water and plenty of it • Increase Organic Matter • Deep Tillage
- 32. Organic Amendments • Peat Moss • Compost • Manure • Straw • Wood Products
- 35. Benefits of Organics • Increase Nutrient Holding Capacity • Increase Water Holding Capacity • Increase Soil Perculation • Increase Aeration • Reduced Erosion
- 36. How Much Organics • 100 square feet • 12 inch depth • Desire 10% organic matter • 100 x 1 = 100 cubic feet x 10% = 10 cubic feet • 10 cubic feet / 27 cuft/yd = .3 cu yd • 10 cuft/ 2 cuft = 5 bags
- 37. Inorganic Amendments • Perlite • Vermiculite • Scoria • Sand • Glass
- 38. Benefits of Inorganics • Increase Aeration • Increase Water Holding Capacity • Improve Root Growth • Lighten Container Mixes