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Nova Scotia

I'm about to send off a tissue sample and was woundering if I should send more than just leaf tissue? should I include leaf stock, vine, flowers ect?

8/7/2007 9:10:08 AM

In The Patch (Cambridge, Ohio)

Mr. T. , they say to be generous with the samples to give them plenty to work with. If the plant is going to be pulled anyways you may want to send a combination of things from the effected area of the plant depending on what you think the potential problem is. Do send samples from the effected area of the plant for sure and maybe even take photos of the problem and email the photos so they can see what the effected area of the plant looked like before you packaged it and sent it if possible. Without knowing what your suspected problem is with that plant I would say if you are unsure or have any question as to what they are going to need, just shoot them an email or give them a call and they will tell you. Hope it turns out ok for you.

AW

8/7/2007 9:57:16 AM

Nova Scotia

Thanks AW. I don't have a particular problem I'm looking for. I'm just curiouse if my plant has any deficenceis or excesses. As my plant seems to be lacking vigor right from the start.

8/7/2007 10:57:23 AM

Eugene, OR

Per the advice of a much more experienced grower, I just did my first nutrient tissue test this season to be sure the plants are taking up everything they need. Because my patch is small and the soil fairly consistent throughout, I took a sample from each plant and combined them under the same test to get an average....just like we do with soil tests.

The lab I used requested 10-15 leaves/petioles, 5th to 6th leaf from the growing tip. They dry them before testing so I harvested the leaves early and started the drying process for them before shipping them off to lessen the likelihood of mold and breakdown. Package the leaves up in a paper bag instead of plastic so the moisture can escape and put the paper bag in a box if shipping your samples.

The lab you're using should be able to give you details on exactly what they want. Give them a call and I'm sure they'll have more info for you.

Hope that helps,
Brian

8/7/2007 11:49:01 AM

Washington

Like Brian said, our lab wanted 3-4 leaves but wanted about an inch of stem and just about an inch or 2 of the actual leaf. This was sent in a paper bag. Results were emailed to me as soon as they were ready. It was pretty easy and since you trim most of the leaf the package was pretty small.
Sherry

8/7/2007 12:20:45 PM

Nova Scotia

great advise thanks all and any to come thanks

8/7/2007 12:44:53 PM