some things to do to increase cation exchange

[ant]

what can be done to increase the cation exchange capacity?

WHAT IS A NORMAL RANGE

less then 10 more then 5

anthony

[heygrassman]

ok.. i'll ask... what the heck is "cation exchange capacity"??

[Bob Minney]

Aerate & top dress with organic compost

[Kent Lawns]

Less than 10 is low
10-20 is okay
20-50 is good.

I think the measureable range goes up to 200 (muck/peat moss)

I know how to manage turf with various CEC, I never pursued altering it without a renovation.



Another GREAT question from ant.

[KirbysLawn]

Start using organic fertilizers, use mushroom compost, any dark soil or or soil conditioner.