Hartford Courant

Managing nitrogen is vital for plants. Here’s how to test your CT soil

Nitrogen is often the most limiting nutrient in growing plants. When deficient, plant yields and quality are reduced. However, excessive nitrogen applications could cause concerns in water quality and ...

8 Easy Ways to Test and Prep Your Soil This Fall

Now that summer is a distant memory and fall has settled in, it’s easy to think your garden work is done until spring. But ...

Ribwort plantain combined with alfalfa increases forage yield and protects groundwater in practical test

A new study conducted in collaboration with the Leibniz Center for Agricultural Landscape Research (ZALF) shows when farmers ...
The New York Times

Skip the Soil Test Kit. Here’s What to Do Instead.

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