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Got nutrition analysis from soil back.

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9 years ago
last modified: 9 years ago

What do you think? Can I use some general fertilizer to help things along? This sounds expensive... But it also sounds like my soil is in pretty bad shape?

In 1/3 of the garden I will have potatoes. And some carrots in the other area, in addition to tomatoes, broccoli, green beans. Also small amount of peppers, watermelon, cucumbers. I was actually done tilling, and have marked up my areas of what goes where. Do I need to start over?

They said:

Location:vegetables-470 sq ft

Results: pH=6.6 Humus=1 N=60#/A
P=150#/A K=140#/A

pH: The pH of the soil is good for most vegetables. Check pH
preference before planting. To lower pH for blueberries,
strawberries and potatoes apply sulfur at the rate of 1lb per 100 sq
ft and recheck pH 1 month later. To add calcium and condition the
soil, apply gypsum at the rate of 10lbs per 100 sq ft Recheck pH
every 3 years.

Humus: The organic content of the soil
is important in retaining nutrients and moisture. The organic matter
in the soil is deficient. To increase levels, apply Dairy Doo compost
1/4 inch over entire area every fall and spring. Also add some
shredded leaves each fall. Sow winter rye in the garden each fall and
till under in the spring to add green manure.

Nutrients:Nitrogen=moderate
Phosphorous=moderate-high Potassium= low

The soil needs additional nitrogen and
potassium. Apply Bat Guano or Blood Meal and Kelp Meal at the rate
of ½ lb per 100 sq ft and water in. Broadcast 8lbs Coop Poop
fertilizer 1 week before planting. At planting time, apply Myke
transplanting powder for vegetables and herbs into each planting hole
following label directions. Once a month feed Espoma Garden Tone ¼
cup per plant and water in. Feed Bat Guano or Blood Meal and Kelp
Meal again in late June at the same rate and water in. Repeat this
schedule in 2016. Retest nutrients fall 2016.

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