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Hey fellow pumpkin lovers, I just went to the M.U. website about getting my soil tested and it gives a long list of things I can get it tested for. I was wandering of the list what should I get my soil tested for?



Regular analysis, $10
pHs, neutralizable acidity, organic matter, Bray-I phosphorus, potassium, calcium, magnesium, cation exchange capacity, fertilizer recommendations
$5 per individual nutrient analyses
Secondary and minor nutrients
Zinc, $4
Sulfur, $4
Iron, manganese and copper, $4.50
Sodium, $2
Boron, $5
Other tests
Nitrate-N, $4
Ammonium-N, $4
Nitrate-N and ammonium-N, $7
Total exchangeable bases: calcium, magnesium, potassium, sodium, $6
Electrical conductivity, $6
Particle size analysis, $12
pHs, $4
pHw, $4
Special tests
Total Kjeldhal nitrogen, $12
Total phosphorus, $15
Total potassium, $15
Sodium absorption ratio, $12
Exchangeable sodium percentage, $12
Base saturation percentage, $12
Chloride, $6
Cation exchange capacity, addition method, $10
pHs and neutralizable acidity, $5
Bray-I or Bray II phosphorus, $4
Mehlich III or Olson phosphorus, $4


I like how they give the price of the test to. Just wandering what all I need to have it tested for. Thanks.
Brad

10/23/2008 11:43:34 PM

Upstate S.C.

Brad, I went with A and L west labs and they did a complete test for 33 dollars, which included email notification. Let me know if you want to do it this way and I will help just let me know. If you put a note saying Giant Pumpkins and how big of a patch you have they will let you know what you need to add for AG's and how much.

10/23/2008 11:54:58 PM

Oh wow I might have to contact them to then. I E-mailed M.U about it but it is late so i am waiting to hear from them before I make my mind up just yet. But i will gladly take any advice I can get.

10/24/2008 12:01:16 AM

Upstate S.C.

Brad, just let me know. I'm not sure how great you are reading soil test, HOWEVER if your like me. If all becomes confusing. These folks are great.

10/24/2008 4:08:14 PM