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Colorado

So I got a soil test done this past spring (first time that I ever did this) and the soil was in pretty good shape. Do people usually see major changes in the soil over one season? I was wondering if it was worth it to get another test done now in the fall... thanks!

Pete

11/12/2006 10:05:09 PM

ordinary,VA

Pete,
Yes man i would do a soil test this fall.
your soil can take a beating during the growing season
it always good to know what's in your soil.

11/12/2006 11:13:27 PM

Follansbee, Wv

I have to agree with Ed. While major shifts in pH aren't expected, the nutrient levels need to be monitored.

11/13/2006 7:44:29 AM

Ctpumpkin@optonline.net

Potassium & Calcium get depleted from growing AGs. Sometimes very much-so. Get the soil test. It's good insurance.

11/13/2006 9:39:07 AM

Colorado

thanks guys! I'll send it out.

11/13/2006 9:58:24 PM

Rhode Island

if i could only afford to do one thing, and had to choose between ammending my soil based on professional advise or getting a new tiller or sprayer id choose the soil.

i can not stress enough the lessons ron and i learned over the years.

once you get that soil messed up be it to much organic, hard pan, imbalance, to high a ph, chemical ferts( salt ),disease, etc, your finished, and may as well either quit or get a new patch.

working with professionals ,listening and taking there advise is priceless.
pap

11/14/2006 7:05:05 AM

President - GPC

Paps, Guess that soil test is the most important so one knows what one needs to concetrate the buckage on, if one needs to increase the OM to 10% cuz its at 5-6 now add manure? Kelp Meal? Coffee grounds? Spagnum Peat? Other? Or all of the above

11/14/2006 9:18:41 AM