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Issaquah, WA

Hi I just got my results back from the lab on my soil. I have a 215 sq/ft patch, which is the largest area I could get. Any help would be greatly appriciated.

Here are the results:

pH: 7.1
Phosphorus (P) 220 ppm
Potassium (K) 1267 ppm
Calcium (Ca) 2378ppm
Magnesium (Mg) 369 ppm
Organic Matter 7.6%

The lab reccomends adding the following:
7.2 ounces of N
2.4 ounces of P2O5
4 ounces of K2O

I know I have wayyyy to much potassium. Any suggestions for correcting pH and the reamaining nutrient levels are most welcomed.

4/30/2010 8:23:10 PM

Issaquah, WA

I created this growing area this year and carted in yard after yard of dirt. I ran this test after the dirt had sat for two weeks and I got the above results. I know its late to get started on amending the soil but better late than never right? I am really excited about trying to grow giant pumpkins. This is my first year trying to grow a massive orange beauty.

5/1/2010 12:04:12 AM

Cedar Lake, IN.

Yes, your k is very high, Mg is a little high and the Ca is O.K. I think your going to do fine this year.

5/1/2010 7:54:41 AM

Anamosa, IA BPIowegian@aol.com

PH shouldn't be a problem. 7 is neutral.

5/1/2010 11:39:13 PM

Issaquah, WA

Thanks for the updates. I am planting!

5/2/2010 3:08:18 PM