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Interpreting fertilizer recommendations for vegetable garden #929330

Asked April 23, 2026, 10:40 AM EDT

Recently had soil samples tested at the UMN. The recommendation is to add 0.15# of nitrogen per 100 square feet. My beds are about 30 square feet. This would be equivalent to 0.8 ounces of nitrogen per bed. Is that correct?

Washington County Minnesota

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Hi David,

Can you add a photo of the soil report please? Thanks.

MJ Replied April 24, 2026, 8:38 PM EDT

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Interpreting fertilizer recommendations for vegetable garden #929330

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