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;~ <br />Blue Ribbon Coal Company Fertilizer Recommendations <br />Five soil samples were submitted for chemical and physical analyses on <br />August 28, 1986. The analyses were completed on September 1, 1986. A brief <br />discussion of those results follows: <br />The salinity levels and sodium adsorption ratios are low and should not <br />present a problem tonative vegetation (Table 1). The soil fertility levels showed <br />low nitrate-nitrogen and phosphorus levels, and adequate levels of all <br />other fertilizer components (Table 2). The texture of 3 of the soil samples <br />was silty clay loam and 2 of silt loam (Table 3). The fine texture of the soil <br />may present a problem on steep slopes where gullying and tilling could occur <br />during a heavy rainstorm. For [his reason, mulching and netting are advised <br />after planting. <br />Fertilizer Recommendations <br />In order to assist the newly planted vegetation to establish in the soil, <br />the following fertioizer amendments are suggested: <br />100 pounds per acre of 18-46-0; (18 pounds N, 46 pounds P205) <br />50 pounds per acre ammonium sulfate;( 10 pounds N) <br />The fertilizer should be worked into the upper several inches of soil as soon <br />as possible after spreading. <br />Respectfully Submitted By: <br />~~~ <br />D. F. Champion, Certified Soil Scientist <br />Soltesco Soil and Water Consultants <br />J^ <br />