Nina Camillone
Soil Health Expert with SoilKit since 2024. PhD in Soil Science and International Agriculture and Development from Penn State. Currently based in Montreal, Canada.
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Web Soil Survey
Web Soil Survey (WSS) is an online application created by the USDA NRCS where you can look up more information about soil types in your area -- it's like Google Maps for soil! Here are the steps y...
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SoilKit takes the mystery out of soil testing
Hear from Deena of the Elberta Farmers Co-op how she uses SoilKit to make soil health easy and customized to each customer and what they are growing.
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Use SoilKit for the BEST lawn in the neighborhood!
Sha'ron explains how SoilKit has given her the best lawn in the neighborhood. With her St. Augustine in the front and Zoysia in the back, SoilKit has saved her money by telling her EXACTLY what to ...
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SoilKit is the Prescription for Your Lawn!
Dr. Citrin, a SoilKit user, compares SoilKit to a prescription you would get from a doctor. Click to watch Dr. Citrin discuss his SoilKit experience!
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What happens after I mail my soil sample? (lab video tour!)
Working with Waters Labs, SoilKit utilizes a premier soil testing lab to ensure your soil tests and results are accurate.
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Estimating soil texture at home
Soil texture—its percentage of sand, silt, and clay—is important for plant health because it affects the soil's CEC, nutrient availability, organic matter storage, moisture retention, and airflow. ...
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What is base saturation?
The Analysis page of your SoilKit report includes many insights into your soil's nutrient status and soil health properties. One common question we get, even from those who are already familiar wit...
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How long does it take to adjust soil pH? (ASK Advice)
One of the most fundamental aspects of maintaining soil health is balancing pH -- in other words, making sure the soil is neither too acidic nor too basic. pH is measured on a scale from 0 to 14, f...
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Hurricane season: how does extreme weather affect soil? (ASK Around)
If you live anywhere along the East Coast, you know that June through November is hurricane season: that time of year when Sandy, Harvey, Ian, and Maria aren't just names of friendly neighbors but ...
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Greenhouses: what are they and how do they work?
It's getting to be that tail end of winter where I'm impatient for the snow to melt and the trees to grow leaves so we can enjoy some greenery again up North! If you also live somewhere chilly, you...