Research on the soil nutrient characteristics of tea plantation

Abstract

This paper based on the sampling and analyzed the soil nutrient status in the tea plantation of Qishan Mountain, western Chongqing. The results show that soil pH value of the tea plantation was found to be acidic, and the available Phosphorus, available Manganese, available Zinc, available Copper and available Iron were abundant. While Organic matter, total Nitrogen, available Potassium, and effective Magnesium content were relatively lacking. There were significant differences in total Nitrogen, Organic matter, available Phosphorus, available Zinc, and available Iron between different tea planting years. Fertilization should be based on the soil nutrient status in the management of tea gardens, in order to increase the income of the plantation.