Re: Soil test results
- To: n*@mail.atl.bellsouth.net
- Subject: Re: Soil test results
- From: b*@pacific.net (Vickie Brock)
- Date: Tue, 11 Nov 1997 09:06:22 -0300
>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
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In my humble oppinion I think that the plan is to get all your major areas
in the high range this includes micronutrients Then you can use a balance
fert .10-10-10. Some put all there areas in excessive and still fertilize I
think that this method will backfire..sometime down the road. Phos. should
have come in two measurements P1 and P2 P1 is available to the plant now.
And p2 is in reserve form. Depending on the manure sheep is high in phos..
The more humus you add to your soil the more available your phos. will be.
Also the ph greatly affects the availibily of phos..6is right on the line
6.5 would be better..I believe that there are no toxic levels of phos.
plants really don't show any increased gain with phos above 70.........but
it is beyond my understanding why but too much of one area can create lock
down and the availability is hindered. If anyone could explain just how
this happens and why that would be
great!!?.............................Brock
