Re: Soil Tests
>It seems that we all talk about getting our soil test and amending our soil
>according to the recommendations. PH has been talked to death but it is
>only part of the puzzle. I would be interested in seeing what recommended
>levels different labs recommend for giant pumpkins. I would bet that there
>are difference. I have just sent my sample in for analysis, I don't know
>their recommended levels?
>
>Ideally state you PH, Phosphorus and Potash. I do not want to get into a
>debate about the micronutrients but if you want to share the info I am sure
>it would also be interesting.
>
>I think this is better than trashing pumpkin sites, coordinators and
>organizations.
>
>Bruce Kaye
>Ottawa, Ontario
>
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Bruce,
I think you have to keep in mind AG are not a major crop and very little
study has been done on there actual needs by the leading agriculture agency
.You also have realize that levels are relative to the whole
picture.........there are not any fixed numbers more like relationships
like Calci.and mag.......potass.........too high in certain areas can throw
things out of whack and even though things grow its not at the optimum
capacity. So realistically each situation is somewhat
different...........MB
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