Re: pumpkins DIGEST V1 #10
In a message dated 11/20/2003 4:03:01 AM Eastern Standard Time,
pumpkins-owner@hort.net writes:
Date: Wed, 19 Nov 2003 19:30:08 -0800
From: Brian Reid <brianreid@charter.net>
Subject: Soil
Hi all. I just got my soil analysis results back and I'm interested in
some comments. From my interpretation, the only change I need to make is
the OM content needs to be increased. The phosphorus is a little high
and I'm curious to get some opinions on this. I've heard that it can
actually burn roots of seedlings....
Here's the results:
pH- 6.6
Organic matter- 3.2%
Phosphorus- 5.3 lbs/1000 sq. ft.
Potassium- 53.7 lbs/1000 sq. ft.
Calcium- 190.0 lbs/1000 sq. ft.
Magnesium- 58.5 lbs/1000 sq. ft.
What do you guys recommend in the way of OM that won't leach the
nitrogen out of the soil?
Thanks!!
Brian
What are the criteria you are using when you say your soil is in good shape
and where did you get these criteria?
Marv in Altoona, PA
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