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When Weeds Talk

This document provides information on the nutrient levels and other characteristics of common weed species found in agricultural soils. It lists 13 different weed indicators and rates their levels of various nutrients like calcium, phosphorus, potassium, and micronutrients. Most weeds are rated as having very low to high levels of different nutrients. The weeds are also rated on other soil characteristics like drainage, hardiness, and suitability for various management practices.

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When Weeds Talk

This document provides information on the nutrient levels and other characteristics of common weed species found in agricultural soils. It lists 13 different weed indicators and rates their levels of various nutrients like calcium, phosphorus, potassium, and micronutrients. Most weeds are rated as having very low to high levels of different nutrients. The weeds are also rated on other soil characteristics like drainage, hardiness, and suitability for various management practices.

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  • When Weeds Talk - Soil Indicator Table

When Weeds Talk

Indicator:
Sheeps Sorrel
Broad-leaved
Dock
Cleavers
Purslane
Stinging Nettle
Creeping
Buttercup
Inkweed
Little mallow
Fathen
Bindweed, field

Ca
VL

P205
L

K20

Mg

VL
L
VL
L

VL
L
VL
VL

VH
H
VH
VH

H
VH
VH

VL
VL
VL

VL

VL

VL
VL

H
H
H
VH
VH

H
H
VH

Mn

Fe

H
VH

SO4

VH

VH

VH
VH

VH

H
H

VH

Porosi Bacte
Hard Residue DrainHumus ty
ria
Moist pan mgmt
age
VAM
L
L
H
P
non
L
L
L
L

L
P
L
L

AA
L
AA
AA

L
L
L

L
L

L
L
L

L
H

P
P

P
P

Y
Y

L
L

VH

VL
VL

Zn

L
VL

H
VH

VH
H

Chickweed, Field VL
Shepherds purse
Nightshade,
black
Dandelion
Californian
thistle
Scotch thistle

Cu

VL
H

VH
VL

L
L

L
H

non
non

Salt

Y
P
P
G
P

P
P

Y
Non

L
L
L

L
L

AA

AA
L

P
Y

KEY: VL= Very low, L= Low, VH= Very high, H= High. P= Poor, G= Good, Y= Yes,

Taken from "When Weeds Talk" by Jay McCaman available from [Link]

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