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Soil Preparation and Analysis
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Subject: Soil analysis results
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BrianInOregon |
Eugene, OR
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Hi all. I just got my soil analysis results back and I'm interested in some comments. From my interpretation, the only change I need to make is the OM content needs to be increased. The phosphorus is a little high and I'm curious to get some opinions on this. I've heard that it can actually burn roots of seedlings....
Here's the results:
pH- 6.6 Organic matter- 3.2% Phosphorus- 5.3 lbs/1000 sq. ft. Potassium- 53.7 lbs/1000 sq. ft. Calcium- 190.0 lbs/1000 sq. ft. Magnesium- 58.5 lbs/1000 sq. ft.
What do you guys recommend in the way of OM that won't leach the nitrogen out of the soil?
Thanks!!
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11/19/2003 10:25:53 PM
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pumpkinpiper |
Bemidji, MN
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Brian, for OG, add most anything organic, the more the better. My OG was 24% this fall. Took 3 years of adding 10" yearly of composted manure,leaves,grass to get my clay soil to 24% OG. Remember that adding large amounts of organic material generally lowers your PH some, so you''ll have to add some lime to even ph out. Steve
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11/20/2003 9:45:25 AM
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