As a rule, our measurements will be expressed as much higher numbers. The important thing though is how well the numbers can be used to interpret what that particular sampled area performs like at the present time, what the potential is when the proper levels are achieved, and what is required in terms of materials to achieve those levels. More on Albrecht Model Concepts There are several concepts in reference to the Albrecht Model of soil testing which can be verified by the test itself, in addition to the observance of field conditions. Some of those concepts will be briefly mentioned here, and we hope to expand upon them in subsequent articles. First is the concept of soil balance .
Some people say there is no such thing as balancing the soil.
But in terms of soil testing, measuring which nutrients are present, and what happens when others are added, will verify that increasing the availability of one element in the soil will reduce the availability of one or more of the others. In other words, when adding a nutrient to the soil to be maintained there until the plant can use it, that particular nutrient can only be held for use when some other element has been displaced to make room for it. The Albrecht Model is based on this concept . And in fact, what happens in terms of that balance is an extremely beneficial principle to understand concerning how it relates to soil productivity. The soil-balancing program is built upon the understanding that every time we add an element that is deficient, it will have the greatest effect upon reducing any other element that is excessive in that soil.