1. Soil Requirements 10.03.03 Part 1

2. GROWING MEDIA

3. Media Material used to grow plants Mixture of ingredients

4. Perlite Volcanic ash material Used for starting new plants Media mix

5. Vermiculite Mineral mica material Used with starting seeds and cuttings Used in media mixes

6. Sphagnum Moss Used to encourage root growth

7. Peat Moss Used in media mixes of all types Holds water

8. Water Media used in Hydroponics

9. AMENDING pH

10. pH Acidity of the soil Affects the availability of nutrients in the soil

11. pH Scale 0-14 pH best suited for most plants 5.5 - 7.5

12. Amendment Anything added to make soil better such as organic matter, nutrients, pH modifiers

13. Lime Used to raise the pH of soil Contains calcium and magnesium

14. Sulfur Used to lower the pH of soil

15. Compost Partially decayed organic matter composed of leaves, manure, and household waste

16. FERTILIZERS

17. Fertilizer When added to soil causes more nutrients in the plant where concentrations are low

18. Complete fertilizer Contains the three essential nutrients: 1.Nitrogen 2.Phosphorus 3.Potassium N – P – K

19. Nitrogen Causes plants to “green up” Stimulates growth

20. Phosphorous Encourages blooming

21. Potassium Encourages root development

22. 2 types of Fertilizers Organic Inorganic

23. Organic Fertilizer Natural Product Slow acting and long lasting Animal manure (dried & pulverized) Bone meal (P is main ingredient) High in nitrogen Low in P & K

24. Inorganic Fertilizers Higher soluble nutrients Man-made Miracle Grow

25. FERTILIZER APPLICATION

26. Broadcasting Spread evenly over the entire surface Used on turf and lawns

27. Side-dressing Placing fertilizer in bands beside of rows Appx. 8” from plant

28. Foliar Spraying directly onto the leaves of the plant

29. Soil Requirements 10.03.03 Part 1