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Application

Its alkaline pH makes it suitable for general landscaping purposes provided species with a wide pH tolerance or those known to prefer alkaline subsoils are selected. The soil is well supplied with organic matter and all major plant nutrients. The carbon-to-nitrogen ratio (C:N ratio) of the soil is acceptable for general purpose landscaping.

Description

Slightly moist, friable, loamy sand with a single grained structure. It is virtually stone free with organic fines and woody fragments.

Applications:

Its alkaline pH makes it suitable for general landscaping purposes provided species with a wide pH tolerance or those known to prefer alkaline subsoils are selected. The soil is well supplied with organic matter and all major plant nutrients. The carbon-to-nitrogen ratio (C:N ratio) of the soil is acceptable for general purpose landscaping.

General information

CAWS

Q28/20 Imported topsoil to BS 3882

Q28/330 Imported manufactured topsoil/ growing medium

Specification data

Product Reference

Topsport Eaton Hall Topsoil

Standard product features

Particle size distribution:

  • Very coarse sand (1–2 mm): 1%.
  • Coarse sand (0.5–1 mm): 1%.
  • Medium sand (0.25–0.5 mm): 25%.
  • Fine sand (0.15–0.25 mm): 51%.
  • Very fine sand (0.05–0.15 mm): 13%.
  • Silt (0.0002–0.063 mm): 5%.
  • Clay (<0.0002 mm): 4%.

Technical characteristics:

  • Approximate loose bulk density: 1.31 g/cm.
  • Particle density: 2.2 g/cc.
  • pH (1:1 water): 8.1.
  • Organic matter content (w/w): 7.4%.
  • Electrical conductivity (water): 1279 uS/cm.
  • Electrical conductivity (CaSO4): 3298 uS/cm.
  • Exchangeable sodium: 7.8%.
  • Carbon-to-nitrogen ratio (C:N ratio): 12.
  • Extractable phosphorus: 72 mg/l.
  • Extractable potassium: 1137 mg/l.
  • Extractable magnesium: 142 mg/l.

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