1. Soil Components & Amendments

3. 3 Components of Soil
Sand
Silt/Loam
Clay

4. Soil components Cont. Sand: Silt/Loam: Clay: Can Feel the particles
Does not stick together
Silt/Loam:
Can barely feel the particles
Sticks together, however easy to break apart
Clay:
Cannot Feel the particles
Very Sticky, hard to break apart.
Stains fingers

6. Different Soil textures
Corse = Sand
Mod Corse
Medium=Silt
Mod fine
Fine= Clay
Best type of Soil

7. Fertilizer Amendments
NPK
Nitrogen(N)
Is the component that gives grass its green color, aiding in photosynthesis.
Helps plants grow faster, increases the production of seed and fruit, makes plants better quality.
Phosphorous(P)
Supports the Formation of Oil, sugars and starches.
Aids in the energy transfers, this helps the weaker plants the most.
Potassium(K)
Assist in photosynthesis, helps with fruit quality and building of proteins.
Reduces the chance of disease in the plant.