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Nutrient Management Research Database
General Information
Research Title
Guide to Nitrogen Quick Tests for Vegetables with the ‘Cardy’ nitrate meter
Research Specifications
Crop: Broccoli, Cabbage, Cantaloupe, Cauliflower, Celery, Lettuce, Onion, Peppers, Tomato
Soil Type:
State: California
Year: 1995
Authors
Schulbach, Kurt, Smith, Richard, Hartz, Tim, Jackson, Louise
Summary/Abstract from Original Source
Research Highlights
Design and Methods
- Measuring both soil and plant tissue nitrate levels inform fertilization practices.
- On-farm plant tissue sampling can be performed with a ‘Cardy’ meter.
- This report outlines the steps needed to perform plant tissue analysis on a variety of crops grown in California