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TYPICAL
TEST RESULTS
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| When
tested for available water soluble nutrients by the extract method,
typical values have been as follows: |
| Soil pH |
5.0
- 6.0
|
(pH)
|
| Nitrogen |
0.2
- 0.3
|
percent |
| Phosphorus |
0.05
- 0.15
|
percent |
| Potassium |
0.05
- 0.2
|
percent |
| Sulfur |
0.05
- 0.1
|
percent
|
| Magnesium |
0.05
- 0.1
|
percent |
| Calcium |
0.3
- 0.5
|
percent |
| Sodium |
0.01
- 0.02
|
percent |
| Iron |
0.05
- 0.2
|
percent |
| Manganese |
0.005
- 0.015
|
percent |
| Copper |
0.0005
- 0.002
|
percent |
| Zinc |
0.001
- 0.005
|
percent |
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GRADIATION
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Sieve
Size
|
%
Passing
|
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1
1/2"
|
100
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1"
|
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1/2"
|
95-100
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1/4"
|
65-85
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#10
|
35-55
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#40
|
10-30
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#100
|
0-10
|
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UNIT
WEIGHT
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|
Saturated
and surface dry
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|
25-35
lbs/cf
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BARK
MULCH (MEDIUM)
FEATURES
- Consists primarily
of YARD BARK which falls from the logs through handling. (Not removed
with a mechanical debarker!)
- Very low in fresh
cambium
- Very low in wood
particles
- Aged but not rotten
INGREDIENTS
Pine bark primarily
from short leaf and loblolly pine
APPLICATIONS
- Mulch for weed
prevention and moisture retention.
- Lightweight soilless
mixing agent for potting and bedding soils.
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