Re: Soil test results

I'll give this one a try. By the way, the following applies to nutrition, too. A
good example of this "bonded absorption inhibiting" is the calcium phosphorus
ratio. In order to be properly utilized, they must be in the proper form, & they
must be in the proper proportion. If you drink caffeine too close to a meal,
your calcium will not be absorbed. The caffeine acts as a blocker & interferes
chemically with the absorption of the calcium.
    I would be more worried about your zinc levels, because they might also
interfere with other minerals, especially calcium & phosphorus. It is also
important of know what forms your phosphorus, calcium, zinc, etc. are in. Some
are absorbable; others will lock or bond in the soil & will do your plants no
good at all.
    I'm afraid my field is more nutrition & genetics, rather than soil, so I'm
not as much help as I would like to be. I would really suggest you check with
your soil conservation district office. They could probably explain it much
better. Also call the lab that did the soil tests. They are usually glad to help
you understand the explanation & the "whys?"
TerryLynn
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