[cecilsgarden1958]

What does the Nitrate-N ppm level mean on a soil test? Mine is way up from last year. Is this a residue from last season or is this actually Nitrogen?

CECIL

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SOIL TEST SPRING 2008
Performed by Penn State University-$9

Soil PH
7.0
Optimum

Phosphate
1040 lb/A
Above Optimum

Exchangeable Cations (meq/100g)
Acidity
0.0
Potash
0.9
Magnesium
2.3
Calicium
22.8

CEC (Cation Exchange Capacity)
18.2
% Saturation of the CEC

Potash
4.8
Optimum

Magnesium
12.8
Above Optimum

Calcium
82.4
Above Optimum


Optional Tests-additional fee
Organic Matter-18.2%
Nitrate-N ppm 104.4
Soluablle Salts-mmhos/cm 0.09


Recommendations:
Limestone-None
Magnesium-None
Gypsum-None
Phosphate-None
Potash-None
Nitrogen-Apply 0.5 lbs of Urea per 100 sq foot