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Old 26-06-2005, 12:49 AM
Thomas H. O'Reilly
 
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Send it to a local company that specializes. Here in Illinois, I've used
http://www.algreatlakes.com/main.asp. You can check out their web site, and
see sample reports, etc. Their S10 report is for home gardeners, they have
other reports for farmers and orchardists. It's not very expensive, and is
comprehensive. They will also make amendment recommendations based on your
desired plants.


"Kenneth" wrote in message
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Howdy,

Is there a reasonable way to get accurate soil testing done?

Here's why I ask:

First, my local cooperative extension does testing, but, to
my amazement, none of there available tests (and they have
many) includes an assessment of nitrogen.

Next, I own a soil test kit, but discovered that it showed
nitrogen depletion even when testing a highly concentrated
solution of nitrogen fertilizer in water. When I found that,
I called the manufacturer and was told that it may have
expired. I asked where in the detailed instructions there
was information about expiration, but of course, there was
no such.

In any case, what's the solution? I would welcome any
specific suggestions.

Sincere thanks,
--
Kenneth

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