Pests, Diseases and Other Problems
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Subject: Plant Tissue Test?
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Jeremy Robinson |
Buffalo, New York
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For the problems I am experiencing with my plants this year.....would it be an even better idea to get a plant tissue test done after I recieve my Soil test results?
For anyone wondering what my problem is....please visit my diary.
Also, what is needed for a tissue test? Different parts of the plant? Leafs, vines, stems, etc. ?
Thanks...
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6/20/2010 8:30:45 PM
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Tremor |
Ctpumpkin@optonline.net
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Most tissue tests are only for nutrients - NPK and micros. One must collect 12-15 medium sized leaves, no stems, layered them between loose news paper, then ship Next Day Air ONLY on Monday-Wednesday so they don't sit over the weekend turning to mush. Kinda pricey even for the shipping.
This will not tell you anything about diseases. Fir that you;s need a pathology lab which is free in most states. But you need to call them in advance and hand deliver the sample.
Commercial pathology labs exist but cost big bucks.
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6/20/2010 9:51:27 PM
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NP |
Pataskala,OH
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I did it last year. The results came back just in time to tell me I had low potassium after my pumpkin split. LOL The pumpkin had really thin walls. Maybe if I would have done it earlier I could have done something.
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6/21/2010 9:58:41 AM
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