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Highland, Ca

Hi gang hoping to get an opinion on my test. Organic matter 12.7,NO3n 137,phosphorous weak bray 190, phosphorus NaHCO3P 214, potassium K 443, Magnesium 419, Calscium 3546, Sodium 320, Sulfer 111, Zinc 23.3, Manganese 11, Iron 72, Copper 5.3, Boron 2.7, Chloride O. The Catation saturation percent as follows, potassium 4.7, Manganese 14.4, Calcium 73.7, Sodium 5.8. below the charts it says 2.1 ECe, 24.0 CEC, L Ex. Lime, 6.9 ph. fertility guidelines only says Gypsum 80 thats at 1000 sq feet. well thats it Under comments they say that soil fertility appears to be excessive in certain areas. What this all means is greek to me, Thanks for the help. Nascar Fan

10/27/2009 7:22:35 AM

Farmville, Virginia (mfowler@hsc.edu)

Looks pretty darn close to me.

10/27/2009 11:04:29 AM

Eastern Pennsylvania

i agree you're in good shape. some numbers are high but pH is neutral so no worries.

10/27/2009 1:49:41 PM

Highland, Ca

Thanks for the comments, I keep reading that this is the time of year to add manure and compost, is that something that I should do or should I just leave this alone, also it says gypsum 80, is that a reading or a recommendation to add ? Thanks Nascar Fan

10/27/2009 10:35:50 PM

Sacramento, Ca

Gypsum 80 means add 80 pounds of gypsum to a 1000 sqft area.

10/27/2009 10:49:13 PM

Highland, Ca

Thanks, I appreciate the help. Nascar Fan

10/28/2009 7:52:20 AM

Eastern Pennsylvania

yes add the gypsum now even if you don't need the calcium it will create better soil tilth by breaking up the clay.

10/29/2009 3:32:43 PM