Wow. I looked back at my own results from last year because my P was also high after years of adding compost. Mine was 208 and was classed as "very high." Your K is also quite high. Am I correct in assuming you just moved there and someone else owned the pasture for the last 20 years? If so they may have added too much phosphorus fertilizer to it. Hard to imagine that the compost you added would do that overnight. In any case, I don't have much more to offer. I wonder if there are crops that consume a lot of P that you could grow to help remove some? Animals need it for bones...I got it, plant chicken seeds! LOL I must be a little punchy. Did the extension office have any other advice besides just saying it was too high? I Googled "reducing high phosphorus in soil" and came up with the link below, and lots of others. Here is a link that might be useful: How to Correct High P - SF Gate

Experimentation is fine if it is based on understanding the peculiar aspects of what ever plant we are dealing with. When it comes to Australian native Proteaceae plants there are unique considerations that need to be taken into account. Once we have an understanding of these characteristics then by all means we can take advantage of them. Experimenting blindly is not nearly as constructive. Australian Proteaceae plants are sensitive to Phosphorous to varying degrees. BUT it all makes sense if we are aware of what their original environment was. Proteaceae from the skeletal sandstone soils that have always been very low in nutrients, especially phosphorous, have over thousands of years, developed special adaptions known as proteiod roots. They are noticeably different. (I shall spare you further details about Proteiod roots, but a Google might give you more.) Plants developed these in order to maximise the surface root area so they can absorb the scarce nutrients that may be present in these sandstone derived soils. However in the more nutrient rich rainforest zones it is quite possible that Proteaceae are more tolerant of nutrients and maybe even Phosphorous. I always err on the side of avoiding common fertilisers with high rates of phosphorous. Even chook poo can cause problems, although I do give my rainforest plants a dose of Dynamic Lifter once a year. For example, I find Banksia ericifolia to be very sensitive while some Grevilleas are a bit more tolerant. As for your last remark Nathan I assume it is a joke. Anyone being wrong, should not inferr anyone is not wanted.

Jim: Trader Joe is a local store, that's where I get my RAW nuts to roast. RAW cashew roast at 300 for 15 min. is great snack. Folks who eat more nuts have smaller waist line. Google MUFA and belly fat loss, you'll see plenty of studies backing that up. MUFA is mono-saturated fat in nuts, olive oil, and avocado. Still feel bad that my Dad died of a stroke when he was 85, that could had been prevented if there's a Trader Joe back then. My Dad loved nuts, but all the nuts were salty back then. Now I buy RAW nuts and roast them to avoid the salt. Eating nuts cut down the risk of stroke by 30%, if there's no salt. Carol: Losing weight is easier than taking care for my kid. Hopefully she likes salad. ANYONE know of a tasty salad-dressing for kids? Full-fat is OK, I need to get her to like salads. Here's a link "6-salad ingredients that help to lose weight": Hemp Seeds "These trendy seeds are a great source of satiating protein, omega-3 fatty acids, and fiber," says Kohn. Also, because they're slightly sweet, they satisfy your sweet tooth without added sugar. You can add a tablespoon to your salad for a reasonable 40 calories. Avocado Half an avocado (160 calories) is loaded with heart-healthy vitamins, minerals, and fats, says Kohn. Plus, the fruit is so creamy and smooth, it can also function as dressing—so you can subtract the 100 or so calories you'd normally take in from ranch, Italian, or even oil and vinegar. MORE: 5 New Ways to Use Avocado Apple Cider Vinegar Using just two tablespoons as part of your salad dressing could contribute to weight loss. "The vinegar may suppress appetite, stimulate the metabolism, and reduce water retention and bloating," says Kohn. And at five calories." http://www.womenshealthmag.com/weight-loss/best-salad-ingredients-for-weight-loss *** From Straw: I agree with apple cider for weight loss, the acid helps with digestion of starch. Ever since I squeeze fresh lime into my water, I eat much less. Before this the sugar in commercial juice really stimulate my appetite. What's your favorite salad dressing, or bottled salad dressing? Thanks. I checked Pinterest and the most popular salad dressing recipe, is also the most simple: Copycat Babe's salad: http://www.sugarandgrace.com/2013/06/15/copycat-babes-salad/ INGREDIENTS: 2 TBS sugar 1 tsp salt 1/4 tsp fresh ground pepper 1/4 c apple cider vinegar 2 Tbs canola oil (I usually use olive oil in salads, but here I feel it is just too strong) 1 head iceberg lettuce

Soil Fertility Some Average Values and misc PPM based on the dry weight of the loam soil Sp=1.42 (Sp=1 is about 62.4lb/cuft or 1000grams/Liter(1000 cubic cm ). Low- N: 0-20, P: 0-12, K: 0-50 Med- N: 20-50, P: 12-25,K : 50-100 High- N: above 50, P: over 25, K : over 100 Note: Actual amounts of the nutrient is based the reference used for the PPM calculations. Example the 100ppm in a water solution is less than 100ppm in loam soil. The loam amount is 1.42 times more than the water. “Sp” is the ratio of the weight of an equal volumes of a substance compared to water. Sp Water 1.0, Sandy Loam 1.47, Loam 1.42, UC Mix Potting Soil 0.24, and PeatMoss 0.1 Misc Note: On a Fertilizer Bag the middle number is the percentage per weight of P2O5 in the fertilizer. The actual P amount is about 0.437 this value. This was calculated from a periodic table using the atomic weights of Phosphorus and Oxygen. The Phosphorous being about 43.7% of the total weight of the compound. The same for K2O, K is about 83% of the total compound weight. Example 100ppm Nitrogen in water is 100 mg N per Liter, but 147 mg N in a liter of Sandy Loam soil. For water 1ppm is a 1mg/Liter. Correction on the Previous MG Potting Soil Calculation: Bag Label Info 2.25cuft (63.71 liters) net weight 29.25lbs (13.26 kg) Density 13.26/63.71= 0.208g/ml or cubic cm Sp is approx 0.21 Nutrients N 0.21% P2O5 0.11% K2O 0.16% 6 month release Total Nitrogen in a liter mix is 1000grams *Sp mix*.21%N= 1000*0.21*(0.21/100)= 0.441grams N per Liter ( 441ppm N total, 73.5ppm monthly@ Sp1 reference) Duplicating using 6mo Osmocote Plus 15% N is 0.441 g/0.15= 2.94g/Liter approx heaping 1/2tsp. Just under the 1TBS CRF per Gallon of Mix recommended in Gritty Mix Recipe.