BUMP:
On the subject of Soil Test:
Rather than atarting a new thread , I revived this one, in orther to get some opinions and discussion over soil chemistry.
I have just done some soil analysis/test and result are back :
synopsis on one of the samples:
MEASURED / OPTIMUM.... comment
Organic Matter ... 16.4 / 10 ? .... High
pH .... 6.4 / 6.8 ........ Near Perfect
Nitrogen (NO3-N ).... 1 / 70-200 ..... Very very low: Rain washed...
P (Weak Bray ?) ....69 / 30 ..... High (
This is often the case )
K (potassium) ... 206 / 150 .... slightly high (
This is often the case )
Mg (Magnesium) .. 195 / 150 ... Good @ CEC of 14
Ca (Calcium) .... 2112 / 200-250 .... High (no more Tums & eggshells . hehe)
Na (sodium) ..... 22 / 80 ..... Low (Now I can use rock salt to kill the slugs)
S (sulfur SO4 - S) ...... ... 5 / 70-200 ....Very Low.... Recommended gypsum. But it can increase Ca ??? Perhaps I should look into sulfates.Have to figure out.
TRACE ELEMENTS : They are either low or not measured for example Fe and Mn missing. Need to add Azomite.
Need advice:
My pH is just right. I don't want to alter it.
My Calcium is already high . I don't want to get it highe
My S and Fe (sulfur and Iron) are low
Just One of the sample reports:
Any suggestions, comments appreciated. ....Gardeneer