RE: Soil
Hi Michel,
You can compare your results with the data base of AGGC.COM where you can
find many growers soil tests. Very interesting data.
I don't believe that the fact of having a fresh organic matter in the soil
affects the analysis, because the same happens to the most of the growers.
Even in a wood soil, every year a new layer of uncomposted organic matter is
added, and you can test it, for sure.
Carlos
----- Original Message -----
From: Michel White <michel@bunchgrapes.com>
To: Pumpkins@Mallorn. Com <pumpkins@mallorn.com>
Sent: Friday, March 07, 2003 6:16 AM
Subject: Soil
> I've heard a lot about making sure that my soil is "balanced" but
> am not certain of exactly what this means...
>
> Should I be looking for a pH of 6.5 to 6.8 and then equal levels of
> N, P and K?
>
> Thanks for any input on this!
> I have probably too much organic matter in my main patch this year
> which is not fully composted so I don't think it's worth it to
> try to send out a test to A&L in California this year.
>
> From now on I'll be keeping a separate pile of compost, manure and
> leaves and only add it to my patches when it's fully aged.
>
> I can test for pH and also N, P and K separately though by
> myself for this year so any advice would be appreciated.
>
> Michel White
> Vordere Strasse 17
> 71263 Weil der Stadt, Germany
> 07033-130677
> Germany Giant Pumpkin Growers Association
> http://www.ggpga.com
>
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