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GARDEN SOIL [1 record]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2024-05-28
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Soils (Agriculture)
- Plant and Crop Production
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- garden soil
1, record 1, English, garden%20soil
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The ideal vegetable garden soil is deep, well-drained, and has a high organic matter content. Proper soil preparation provides the basis for good seed germination and subsequent growth of garden crops. Careful use of various soil amendments can improve garden soil and provide the best possible start for your crops. 2, record 1, English, - garden%20soil
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Lime, ground limestone, marl, or ground oyster-shells on garden soils serves a threefold purpose: (1) To supply calcium and other plant nutrients; (2) to reduce soil acidity; (3) to improve the physical character of certain heavy soils. 3, record 1, English, - garden%20soil
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Sols (Agriculture)
- Cultures (Agriculture)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- terre de jardin
1, record 1, French, terre%20de%20jardin
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Il est souhaitable d'avoir une bonne terre de jardin, de préférence neutre ou légèrement alcaline. 2, record 1, French, - terre%20de%20jardin
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
terre de jardin : terme extrait du «Glossaire de l’agriculture» et reproduit avec l’autorisation de l’Organisation de coopération et de développement économiques. 3, record 1, French, - terre%20de%20jardin
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Suelos (Agricultura)
- Producción vegetal
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- tierra de jardín
1, record 1, Spanish, tierra%20de%20jard%C3%ADn
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
En la mayoría de los casos, la tierra de jardín constará de estos tres elementos (arena, limo, arcilla) en cantidades variables. 1, record 1, Spanish, - tierra%20de%20jard%C3%ADn
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