Soil test results
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- Subject: Soil test results
- From: M* a* C* <n*@mail.atl.bellsouth.net>
- Date: Mon, 10 Nov 1997 20:52:54 -0500
Hey everyone,
Got my soil test results back and have a few questions. Neither my
county extension office nor the testing lab have any experience with
giant pumpkins so I am turning to all of you for advice.
My phosphorus is VERY high. Off the chart! My potassium is in the lower
part of the high range, as is my magnesium. My calcium is in the medium
range. The zinc and manganese levels are exceptable but my ph is a
little low at 6.0.
I am planning on dumping about another 4 yards of composted manure per
plant in a couple weeks. What effect will that have on my levels?
There was no nitrogen level given but I'm not really interested in that
right now. I know how quickly nitrogen leaches from the soil. I'll check
that just before I plant.
Will my exceptionally high phosphorus level have a negative effect? Will
more manure raise it any more. What can I do to lower it?
Thanks everyone,
Mike in Atlanta
