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Wicking Sleeper

Detailed nutrient analysis

Critical

Attention Required

This location shows significant nutrient imbalances. Immediate remediation is recommended to restore soil health and fertility.

Major Issues
  • TOXIC sodium levels (343 mg/kg = 686 lbs/acre) - salinity crisis
  • Excessive magnesium (1010 mg/kg) - will cause compaction
  • Very high potassium (1150 mg/kg)
  • Elevated manganese
Actions
  • Deep leaching REQUIRED - 100mm+ water through bed
  • Test irrigation water for sodium content
  • After leaching, retest before adding anything
  • Add gypsum only after leaching - 500g per 10m²
  • May need to replace soil if drainage is poor
  • Consider discontinuing wicking system
Key Nutrient Levels
Visual comparison of current levels against target ranges
Zinc
Target: 20-50 mg/kgCurrent: 58.0 mg/kg
Target
20
50
58.0
⚠ Above target - monitor closely
Copper
Target: 5-10 mg/kgCurrent: 5.7 mg/kg
Target
5
10
5.7
✓ Within target range
Sulfur
Target: 45-140 mg/kgCurrent: 25.8 mg/kg
Target
45
140
25.8
⚠ Severely deficient - immediate action required
Phosphorus
Target: 300-450 mg/kgCurrent: 552.0 mg/kg
Target
300
450
552.0
⚠ Above target - monitor closely
Iron
Target: 100-400 mg/kgCurrent: 225.0 mg/kg
Target
100
400
225.0
✓ Within target range
Manganese
Target: 55-100 mg/kgCurrent: 51.9 mg/kg
Target
55
100
51.9
⚠ Below target - consider supplementation
Major Nutrients
Primary soil nutrients (N, P, K, Ca, Mg, S, Na)
NutrientLevelStatus
calcium3320.0mg/kg
Good
magnesium1010.0mg/kg
Excess
potassium1150.0mg/kg
Excess
phosphorus552.0mg/kg
Excess
sodium343.0mg/kg
Excess
sulfur25.8mg/kg
Low
Trace Elements
Micronutrients (Fe, Mn, Cu, Zn, B)
ElementLevelStatus
iron225.00mg/kg
Good
manganese51.90mg/kg
Deficient
copper5.65mg/kg
Good
zinc58.00mg/kg
EXCESS
boron3.66mg/kg
Good