Re: soil test results.... feedback appreciated.
- Subject: Re: soil test results.... feedback appreciated.
- From: "David Wronski" m*@attbi.com
- Date: Sat, 19 Apr 2003 11:18:41 -0400
- List-archive: <http://www.hort.net/lists/pumpkins/> (Web Archive)
Steve,
What State are you from? I had my test done at the University of
Massachusetts in Amherst, MA (actually a good friend brought the samples in
for me to expedite the process). You may be able to get it done at a local
University/College in your area?
Dave
Sterling, MA
----- Original Message -----
From: "Steve Hatfield or Kim Rogers-Hatfield" <stevekim@indy.net>
To: <pumpkins@hort.net>
Sent: Saturday, April 19, 2003 10:36 AM
Subject: RE: soil test results.... feedback appreciated.
> Hello all
> where is a good place to get a soil test done??
> Steve
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-pumpkins@hort.net [o*@hort.net] On Behalf
> Of David Wronski
> Sent: Saturday, April 19, 2003 8:52 AM
> To: pumpkins@hort.net
> Subject: soil test results.... feedback appreciated.
>
> Well, I finally got my soil tested, (first time tested)... how do they
> look
> (sample A and B):
>
>
> Sample A (which is my primary garden but it is a newer
> garden area) is:
>
> PH = 7.0, Buffer = 7.0
>
> Nitrogen: NO3-N = 18 ppm
> NH4-N = 12 ppm
> Organic Matter = 18.5%
>
> Nutrient Levels:
> Phosphorus = 114 ppm (very high)
> Potassium = 157 ppm (high to very high)
> Calcium = 4456 ppm (very high)
> Magnesium = 486 (very high)
>
>
> CEC = 36.8 meq/100g
> Percent Base Saturation K=1.5 Mg = 15.0 Ca = 83.6
>
> MicroNutrient:
> Boron = 0.8
> Manganese = 12.3
> Zinc = 4.5
> Copper = 0.6
> Iron = 3.7
>
> Extractable Aluminum 15 ppm (soil range 10-250 ppm)
>
> Lead level in this soil is low.
>
>
> ************************************************************************
> ****
>
> My front garden, Sample B (which is my secondary older garden area) is:
>
> PH = 7.0, Buffer = 7.0
>
> Nitrogen: NO3-N = 19 ppm
> NH4-N = 16 ppm
> Organic Matter = 16.1%
>
> Nutrient Levels:
> Phosphorus = 157 ppm (very high)
> Potassium = 193 ppm (very high)
> Calcium = 4749 ppm (very high)
> Magnesium = 532 (very high)
>
> CEC = 32.8 meq/100g
> Percent Base Saturation K=1.8 Mg = 15.3 Ca = 83.1
>
>
> MicroNutrient:
> Boron = 1.1
> Manganese = 24.9
> Zinc = 7.1
> Copper = 0.6
> Iron = 5.0
>
> Extractable Aluminum 14 ppm (soil range 10-250 ppm)
>
> Lead level in this soil is low.
>
> Dave
> Sterling, MA
>
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