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Mid-Atlantic Commercial Vegetable Production Recommendations 2026/2027

v1.0 (2026-08-23) · Alternate nutrient source for commercial vegetables in DE, MD, NJ, PA, VA, and WV. Soil-test categories are the guide's own Table B-4a (PA/NJ/VA/WV Mehlich-3 and Mehlich-1 lb/A) and Table B-4b (DE/MD UD-FIV, Mehlich-3 lb/A, and Mehlich-1 lb/A; Maryland uses adjusted FIV per SFM-4). Crop P2O5/K2O rates are the Total nutrient recommended row of each commodity table (Low / Med / High (Opt) / Very High). Nitrogen published as a range is staged as a range and is not rated.

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Crops covered

Annual System StrawberryAsparagus — Cutting Beds to MaintainBeetsBroccoliBrussels SproutsCabbageCarrotsCauliflowerCeleryChile peppersCollardsCucumbersEdamame (preplant incorporated row — no Total row printed)EggplantGarlicGreen beansGreens (Mustard, Turnip) — Turnip greensHorseradishKaleKohlrabiLeaf Lettuce, Endive, or Escarole — EndiveLeaf Lettuce, Endive, or Escarole — EscaroleLeeksLettuceLima beansMuskmelons and Mixed MelonsMustardOnionsParsleyParsnipsPeasPotatoesPumpkins and Winter Squash — PumpkinsPumpkins and Winter Squash — Winter squashRadishes, Rutabagas and Turnips — RadishesRadishes, Rutabagas and Turnips — RutabagasRadishes, Rutabagas and Turnips — TurnipsSpinach — OverwinterSummer SquashSweet cornTomatoesWatermelons — Irrigated

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Regional guide co-published by the University of Delaware, the University of Maryland, Rutgers — The State University of New Jersey, The Pennsylvania State University, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, and West Virginia University. Categories come from your state lab (Section B Tables B-4a and B-4b). Your state's soil test report recommendations and/or your farm's nutrient management plan supersede the recommendations found below.

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What method does Mid-Atlantic Commercial Vegetable Production Recommendations 2026/2027 use?

State extension method. Zone Forge computes this source's supported nutrient rates in-app and cites the published method.

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