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BIG SHOW DOG

Kentucky, U.S.A.

Assitance, Please! I failed to request recomendations (missed checking that box)and hope several will have pity on me! I looking at this for long term developement. I'll have to pace my finances so areas of major important with AGs in mind will be appriciated. Here are the numbers according to A&L Western;
PPM
OM-----------------2.2
Nitro NO3-N---------5
Phos Weak Bray-----30
Phos NaHCO3-P------36
Potassium K-------151
Magn Mg-----------157
Calcium Ca-------1886
Sodium Na----------17
Sulfur SO4-S-------21
Zinc Zn-------------2.3
Manganese Mn-------16
Iron Fe------------24
Copper Cu-----------1.9
Boron B-------------.2

Cat. Saturation %
Pot. K----------3.3
Magnesium Mg---11.1
Calcium Ca-----80.5
Sodium Na-------0.6

ph--------------6.7
ECa--0.3 increasing salinity
CEC------------11.7
Ex. Lime-L

Mind you I really don't know any thing about a soil analysis, other than comparing to those I've seen on here!

Email is DBR777vet@att.net
Thanks, BSD, David
Bowling Green, Kentucky

5/4/2011 7:11:12 PM

croley bend

Williamsburg,KY

BSD you can call them for recommendations.

5/5/2011 10:15:37 AM

BIG SHOW DOG

Kentucky, U.S.A.

Thanks Croley! Doubt I get the chance now until the last full till. But I know these numbers need lots and lots of help! I'll try to call them and plead ignorance! Compost pile will not be enough to do much overall improvement. But with as well as the plants did last year, maybe with what Ive learned and what I can ammend as we go along I'll get a nice one. My goal is at least one over 300lbs, but I'm going to shot for a 500lber! Thanks again, BSD, David

5/5/2011 9:27:24 PM

Smallmouth

Upa Creek, Mo

Check out Cntryboys blog listed in the first or 2nd entry of his diary. It has a section of ideal ranges for this plus it is a great read. You look a little low across the board. Your pH is good. As for specifics of what to add, I'll let someone who knows what they are doing help. Good luck!

5/5/2011 9:38:35 PM

Smallmouth

Upa Creek, Mo

Here is the link:

http://how2growags.blogspot.com/p/beginners-guide-to-growing-giant_892.html

5/5/2011 9:41:08 PM

BIG SHOW DOG

Kentucky, U.S.A.

I've got the saved, but haven't looked at it in a couple months, Thanks, BSD, David

5/6/2011 11:25:00 PM

BIG SHOW DOG

Kentucky, U.S.A.

Haven't gotten any other feedbacks, no email replies, sooo, we'll see what winging it will produce. Thanks Countryboy for the great assistance with the blog, thanks Luke for the reminder!
No females to pollinate yet, but I saw one on the end(13 ft) of the 740 Washer today! BSD, David

6/19/2011 9:29:36 AM

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