Re: Steps to good soil
Jake-
Get a hold of one or more of Don Langevin's books "How to grow World Class
Giant Pumpkins" He has 3 books published now, I bought book #3 this year,
but from what info I've gathered, it is in the fall that you start preparing
your patch for next years planting.
Although I compost everything from lawn clippings, leaves and kitchen
scraps--( veggie cuttings, coffee grounds, etc. NO MEAT OR COOKED
PRODUCTS!!! PRODUCE CUTTINGS ONLY---) and add the "ripened" humus to my soil
all year long. Soil testing should be done early enough in the Spring before
planting, so if any adjustments need to be made, they can be done before
planting time in early May-June, depending on where you live. There are
several reputable labs where you can send off soil samples for testing.
These can range from basic mineral and pH analysis to very specific and
complicated tests w/ price ranges to match. Talk to other growers in your
area to get advice where they have their soil tested. Or peruse the Internet
for soil testing labs or call your local County extension agency to see if
there is a soil testing lab in your area. Hope some of this helps, but do
at least get a copy of book one &/or book 2 by Don Langevin. the books are
available at Amazon.com or I think you can order directly from Don (does
anyone out there have order info for Don's books???) but they're packed
full of pumpkin growing tips collected from several different sources,
growers and the authors' own expertise and experience. Beautiful photos too!
Good Luck and have FUN!
Always the best....
Rebecca "Rebkin" Steward
Martinez, CA
----- Original Message -----
From: "Jacob Byrd" <jakethebyrd@yahoo.com>
To: <pumpkins@hort.net>
Sent: Wednesday, August 04, 2004 6:44 PM
Subject: Steps to good soil
> My soil is terrible right now, and I want to know the steps you go through
to improve your soil. Like when to test, add stuff, tet ph, fix ph, etc.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Jake Byrd
>
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