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Old 01-08-2004, 06:46 PM
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Default How many of you test the soil?

I see people posting- "Test the soil and adjust!!" - sounds very simple!
How often do you test your soil? What do you use to test and for what
elements?



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Old 01-08-2004, 06:50 PM
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On Sun, 1 Aug 2004 22:16:55 +0530, "MK" wrote:

I see people posting- "Test the soil and adjust!!" - sounds very simple!
How often do you test your soil? What do you use to test and for what
elements?



Once a year or every 2 years. Sometimes I'll test twice a year for an
item that was "treated" to see if I need more. For example, if the pH
is 5.2, I'll add lime and test again in 6 months; then if it is 5.9,
I'll add more lime to the soil. I test for Nitrogen, Potassium,
Potash, and acidity. There are lots of other things to test. I know
adding organic amendments helps balance the pH and adds small amounts
of other important elements. If plants are not growing well, testing
the soil (perhaps a more comprehensive laboratory test) is included in
the troubleshooting.
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Default How many of you test the soil?

On Sun, 1 Aug 2004 22:16:55 +0530, "MK" wrote:

I see people posting- "Test the soil and adjust!!" - sounds very simple!
How often do you test your soil? What do you use to test and for what
elements?



Once a year or every 2 years. Sometimes I'll test twice a year for an
item that was "treated" to see if I need more. For example, if the pH
is 5.2, I'll add lime and test again in 6 months; then if it is 5.9,
I'll add more lime to the soil. I test for Nitrogen, Potassium,
Potash, and acidity. There are lots of other things to test. I know
adding organic amendments helps balance the pH and adds small amounts
of other important elements. If plants are not growing well, testing
the soil (perhaps a more comprehensive laboratory test) is included in
the troubleshooting.
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Old 01-08-2004, 08:10 PM
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Default How many of you test the soil?

On Sun, 01 Aug 2004 22:16:55 +0530, MK wrote:

I see people posting- "Test the soil and adjust!!" - sounds very simple!
How often do you test your soil? What do you use to test and for what
elements?



I'll do a PH test every few years (read 2-3) of my flower beds. You can
buy test kits in your local garden center. Simple to do.


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Default How many of you test the soil?

On Sun, 01 Aug 2004 22:16:55 +0530, MK wrote:

I see people posting- "Test the soil and adjust!!" - sounds very simple!
How often do you test your soil? What do you use to test and for what
elements?



I'll do a PH test every few years (read 2-3) of my flower beds. You can
buy test kits in your local garden center. Simple to do.


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