Table 2.
Physicochemical properties of soil at the experimental site before and after the field trials.
| Feature (unit) | Initial values | Final values |
|---|---|---|
| Sand (%) | 75 | |
| Silt (%) | 14 | |
| Clay (%) | 11 | |
| Textural class | Sandy loam | |
| pH | 7.73 ± 0.01 | 7.69 ± 0.13 |
| EC (dS m−1) | 2.9 ± 0.14 | 3.0 ± 0.00 |
| Organic matter (%) | 0.63 ± 0.04 | 1.20 ± 0.57 |
| Total Nitrogen (%) | 0.037 ± 0.00 | 0.040 ± 0.00 |
| Available Phosphorus (mg kg−1) | 5.8 ± 0.42 | 5.2 ± 0.28 |
| Extractable Potassium (mg kg−1) | 95 ± 9.90 | 80 ± 2.83 |
| Magnesium (mg kg−1) | 184 ± 86.00 | 149 ± 44.00 |
| Zinc (mg kg−1) | 76 ± 5.66 | 53 ± 2.83 |
| Iron (mg kg−1) | 28 ± 2.83 | 16 ± 2.83 |
| Copper (mg kg−1) | 8 ± 1.41 | 6 ± 1.41 |
| Manganese (mg kg−1) | 10 ± 2.83 | 7 ± 1.41 |
Data presented are means of 2 years (± standard deviation).