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Nova Scotia

Ph 5.1
OM 6.4
P205 299 lb/ac
K20 191
Ca 1617
Mg 142
Na 53
Sulpher 90

Al 1930ppm
Fe 233ppm
Mn 8ppm
Cu 1.09ppm
Zn 5.8ppm
B 0.5ppm

CEC 14.6
Base sat K 1.6
Ca 31.1
Mg 4.6
Na 0.9
H 61.9

Need help with ammendments. The patch is 1400 square feet.

10/27/2008 8:45:17 AM

Picton,ON (j.vincent@xplornet.ca)

Does your lab give you a buffer pH? This would be helpful to calculate the lime requirement. In general terms, I would apply about 200 lbs of Lime. Are you applying any manure this fall? Your K is low. If you are not applying any manure I would apply 13-15 lbs of sulfate of potash if you can find it. Humic acid this fall at the rate of 1-2 bages would also be good, with an additional 1-2 50 lb bages in the spring. Also 1-2 bages of Kelp meal in the spring.

10/27/2008 9:19:41 AM

Nova Scotia

The lab didn't list a buffer pH. but the lab recomended 6 t/ha of lime should be added. Ive already added 5000 lbs of mushroom compost along with some maple leaves.

10/27/2008 11:49:12 AM

South East

Gypsum, lime(dolomitic), potash, maybe even some magnesium sulfate if lime doesnt add enough mg, or epsom salt.

10/27/2008 10:48:40 PM