Re: pumpkins DIGEST V1 #10
Marv, the soil test results and recommendations regarding soil conditions for
the given crop were included with the soil test itself. I told them what crop I
planned to grow and they made recommendations based on that. According to the
lab, my calcium, magensium, potassium, phosphorus levels are more than
adequate.....with the potassium level being slightly elevated. Per the guys in
the white coats, the OM is low......which is obvious when looking at my soil
and there is a nitrogen deficiency that can be corrected with any nitrogen
based fertilizer.
When I say the soil is ok in most areas, I'm just going by the recommendations
of more experienced AGP growers and the lab itself.
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"
Lubadub@aol.com wrote:
> 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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