Inherent Characteristics

For a horticultural summary of soil properties, go to the Texas A & M site at:
http://generalhorticulture.tamu.edu/lectsupl/Soil/soil.html#page67

For a discussion on how soils hold water, view the University of Nebraska site at:
http://www.ianr.unl.edu/pubs/fieldcrops/g964.htm

Fertilizers

View the Texas A & M site for an excellent discussion on plant nutrients.
http://generalhorticulture.tamu.edu/lectsupl/Nutrient/nutrient.html#page74

Virginia Extension has information on essential elements, nutrient deficiencies, fertilizers and pH. http://www.ext.vt.edu/pubs/envirohort/426-613/426-613.html

Look at the North Carolina Cooperative web site: http://www.ces.ncsu.edu/ and search “fertilizer” for additional soil and fertilizer related topics.

View the "Gardeners Guide for Soil and Nutrient Management in Growing Vegetables" from Nebraska Extension. www.ianr.unl.edu/pubs/horticulture/g945.htm

Organic Matter and Humus

University of Nebraska has good information on composting at www.ianr.unl.edu/pubs/horticulture/g810.htm