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acid soil
Referring to a soil that has a pH below 7.0. A neutral soil has a pH of 7.0. As soil pH changes, so does the availability of many macro and micro plant nutrients in the soil.
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aerate
Normally refers to a process that opens up a soil so that air can reach the roots. Aerating also allows soil to drain faster. Cultivation, coring and the addition of organic matter to soil are the main practices used to aerate soil.
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alkaline soil
Refers to any soil with pH over 7.0. A neutral soil has a pH of 7.0. As soil pH changes, so does the availability of many macro and micro plant nutrients in the soil.
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all-purpose fertilizer
A balanced blend of the main plant nutrients N-P-K (Nitrogen, Phosphorus and Potassium). 20-20-20 is a common example. All-purpose fertilizers can be granular or water soluble in nature.
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beneficial insect
A description for that group of insects that feed on those insects that damage crops. Important pollinator species such as bees are also considered beneficial insects.
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bolting
This term is used to describe a plant that has gone to seed prematurely. Bolting is most often caused by rapid shifts in temperature or periods of low temperature exposure early in the season.
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buffering
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cell paks
This is another name for the seed growing inserts that fit into the planting tray. We offer “4 Cell” (32 pockets per tray), “6 Cell” (48 pockets per tray) and “9 Cell” (72 pockets per tray).
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