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Chapter 17

Chapter 17. Horticultural Uses of Soil. Objectives. State how to select soils for horticultural crops Describe fertilization practices for horticultural crops Describe how growers manage their soils Solve the special problems of container soils Describe how soil influences landscaping.

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Chapter 17

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  1. Chapter 17 Horticultural Uses of Soil Soil Science and Management, 4E

  2. Objectives • State how to select soils for horticultural crops • Describe fertilization practices for horticultural crops • Describe how growers manage their soils • Solve the special problems of container soils • Describe how soil influences landscaping Soil Science and Management, 4E

  3. Alkalinity Coarse aggregates Conductivity meter Media Perched water table Perforation Perlite Soil-based potting mix Soil-less potting mix Stem girdling roots Vermiculite Vertical mulching Xeriscaping Terms to Know Soil Science and Management, 4E

  4. Soil selection Soil management Vegetable Culture Soil Science and Management, 4E

  5. Fruit Culture • Soil selection • Soil management Figure 17-3 Soil Science and Management, 4E

  6. Nursery Field Culture • Site selection • Soil management Figure 17-7 Soil Science and Management, 4E

  7. Container Growing • Container drainage Figure 17-9 Soil Science and Management, 4E

  8. Container Growing • Potting mixes Figure 17-10 Soil Science and Management, 4E

  9. Container Growing • Soil sterilization • Soluble salts and pH • Soil temperature • Water pollution Soil Science and Management, 4E

  10. Landscaping • Site and plant selection • Avoiding compaction • Transplanting • Deep planting • Amending soil pH Soil Science and Management, 4E

  11. Landscaping • Fertilizing established trees Figure 17-15 Soil Science and Management, 4E

  12. Landscaping • Fertilizing established trees Figure 17-16 Soil Science and Management, 4E

  13. Landscaping • Turf • Xeriscaping Soil Science and Management, 4E

  14. Summary • Management of soil for fruits, vegetables, and ornamental plants • Fruits and field nurseries • Soil for potted plants • Landscape plantings Soil Science and Management, 4E

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