New Jersey · Soil test

New Jersey soil-test fertilizer recommendations

Zone Forge reads your New Jersey soil test in New Jersey's own calibrated language — the critical levels and rate logic come straight from New Jersey — Rutgers Cooperative Extension / NJAES, not a national average.

Critical soil-test levels

  • P: critical 36 ppm (Mehlich-3)
  • K: critical 73 ppm (Mehlich-3)
  • Mg: critical 72 ppm (Mehlich-3)

Per New Jersey — Rutgers Cooperative Extension / NJAES — below the critical level, a yield response to the added nutrient is expected.

Published source: New Jersey — Rutgers Cooperative Extension / NJAES

Frequently asked

What soil-test method does New Jersey use?

New Jersey — Rutgers Cooperative Extension / NJAES. Zone Forge cites the publication on every recommendation.

Is the New Jersey soil-test calculator free?

Yes — the New Jersey soil-test recommendation calculator is free and needs no signup. Enter your lab values for source-cited P, K and lime guidance.

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