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TYPICAL
TEST RESULTS
|
| When
tested for available water soluble nutrients by the extract method,
typical values have been as follows: |
| Soil pH |
NA
|
(pH) |
| Nitrogen |
2.0
- 3.0
|
percent |
| Phosphorus |
0.5
- 1.0
|
percent |
| Potassium |
0.5
- 1.0
|
percent |
| Sulfur |
0.5
- 1.0
|
percent
|
| Magnesium |
0.5
- 1.0
|
percent |
| Calcium |
1.5
- 2.0
|
percent |
| Sodium |
0.02
- 0.2
|
percent |
| Iron |
0.1
- 0.5
|
percent |
| Manganese |
0.005
- 0.25
|
percent |
| Copper |
0.001
- 0.05
|
percent |
| Zinc |
0.001
- 0.05
|
percent |
|
GRADIATION
|
|
Sieve
Size
|
%
Passing
|
|
1
1/2"
|
NA
|
|
1"
|
|
|
1/2"
|
95
|
|
1/4"
|
79
|
|
#10
|
40-45
|
|
#40
|
35-40
|
|
#100
|
1-10
|
|
UNIT
WEIGHT
|
|
Saturated
and surface dry
|
|
40-50
lbs/cf
|
|
|
COMPOSTED
COTTON BURRS
FEATURES
- High in nitrogen
- Well composted
- Has excellent moisture
retention
INGREDIENTS
- Cotton gin by product
- Hardwood sawdust
APPLICATIONS
- Used primarily to enrich existing soils for planting either grass
or shrubbery.
- Especially useful
for preparing beds for color changes.
INSTRUCTIONS
- For new plantings, apply 2 to 3 inches of Composted Cotton Burrs and
mix 6 to 8 inches deep.
- For color changes,
add 1 to 2 inches and work into top 4 inches of soil.
- On existing shrubbery,
apply 1 to 2 inches above root zone and work into soil. Apply mulch
if desired.
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