Soil Preparation and Analysis
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Subject: spring soil test
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mossyoak |
Martinsburg, Pa
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If I added a couple inches of leaves and topped that off with manure in the fall. what is the best way to achieve an accurate soil test in the spring? Do I use a rototiller and mix it all in and get a test, or mix it in early and wait awhile to do the test?
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2/16/2011 7:08:06 PM
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mossyoak |
Martinsburg, Pa
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any suggestions? thanks Jeremy
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2/20/2011 7:05:48 PM
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North Shore Boyz |
Mill Bay, British Columbia
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Jeremy, just follow the labs advice and go from there.
Here is a link to A&L Labs info; Look at testing services and then go to the link that gives you soil submission info.
http://www.alcanada.com/indexx.php
"A soil test is only as accurate as the sample taken."
I take random samples from spots in the patch from a minimum of 6 inches down (or deeper).
http://vancouver.ca/commsvcs/socialplanning/initiatives/foodpolicy/tools/pdf/GG_App_G_SoilFact.pdf
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2/24/2011 6:46:02 PM
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cojoe |
Colorado
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You can go ahead and till it in .the lab will screen off the large particles as part of their soil prep
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3/24/2011 1:39:37 PM
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tallcorn |
Linden, Mi.,
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When taking soil sample -- use all plastic tools, using metal, will show up in test. I use hard plastic pipe, drive it down 6-8" in several different spots, then mix all, lay out on plastic, to let dry. When dry send or take to lab
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3/24/2011 3:13:31 PM
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mossyoak |
Martinsburg, Pa
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thanks tall corn and cojoe, jeremy
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3/24/2011 5:19:50 PM
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