Soil Preparation and Analysis
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Subject: major changes from spring to fall?
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LongmontPete |
Colorado
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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
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11/12/2006 10:05:09 PM
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Mr.D & Me |
ordinary,VA
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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.
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11/12/2006 11:13:27 PM
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MontyJ |
Follansbee, Wv
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I have to agree with Ed. While major shifts in pH aren't expected, the nutrient levels need to be monitored.
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11/13/2006 7:44:29 AM
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Tremor |
Ctpumpkin@optonline.net
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Potassium & Calcium get depleted from growing AGs. Sometimes very much-so. Get the soil test. It's good insurance.
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11/13/2006 9:39:07 AM
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LongmontPete |
Colorado
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thanks guys! I'll send it out.
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11/13/2006 9:58:24 PM
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pap |
Rhode Island
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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
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11/14/2006 7:05:05 AM
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WiZZy |
President - GPC
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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
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11/14/2006 9:18:41 AM
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