Jarrod O. Miller, Extension Agronomist, jarrod@udel.edu Salts are a natural component of soils, including our soluble plant nutrients (Ca, NO3, etc.). Excessive levels of any salt can be detrimental to both plant health and soil quality. On the Delmarva Peninsula,… Continue Reading
Rose Ogutu, Horticulture Specialist, Delaware State University rogutu@desu.edu What causes high salt build up? The soluble salts can be nitrate nitrogen and potassium that are valuable soluble fertilizers. The salts may also be calcium and magnesium from fertilizers or from… Continue Reading
Gordon Johnson, Extension Ag Agent, Kent Co.; gcjohn@udel.edu Salt Water Inundation Significant acreage across the state has been damaged by flooding, both with fresh rain water, and with salt water along the coast. In fields along the marsh next to… Continue Reading
