Fertilizing and Watering
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Subject: Soil Testing
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FishNutz |
Cincinnati, OH
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I'm going to get my soil tested this fall so I can get the garden ready for the spring planting. I found a website called Dr. GoodEarth offering these services. Has anyone used them? If not, can you recommend a good place to get my soil tested?
Thanks,
Fish
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9/21/2005 10:56:12 PM
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gordon |
Utah
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I use UMASS ... but I know a lot of people use and prefer AG labs.
http://www.umass.edu/plsoils/soiltest/
I get tests C. Standard soil test with Orgainic Matter, $13 and E. Soluable Salts $3. I think it costs about $3 to send in a cup of dirt. on crop list I put other - then write "Giant Pumpkins" in the comments section.
so about $19 for the whole thing
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9/22/2005 9:47:16 AM
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Engel's Great Pumpkins and Carvings |
Menomonie, WI (mail@gr8pumpkin.net)
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Does your County have an AG Extension..this is what they are there for.
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9/22/2005 10:42:33 AM
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docgipe |
Montoursville, PA
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I would think Ohio State University would have a testing service. The AG Extension Office will no doubt have the soil test mailers, for sale. Our cost here, in Pennsylvania are similar, to the UMASS mentioned above.
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9/22/2005 11:10:15 AM
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Andy W |
Western NY
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in my experience extension offices don't do the greatest tests. UMASS tests are the only ones that i don't mind looking at. they seem to do a top-notch job, comparable to most private labs that we use.
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9/22/2005 11:19:28 AM
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FishNutz |
Cincinnati, OH
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Thanks Folks. I think OSU has a good lab so I'll check them out.
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9/22/2005 10:45:26 PM
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*Old *Man* |
Sheridan . NY
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Fishnuts--www.candfert.com basic S1A is $ 22--a complete is $36 ---craig
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9/23/2005 10:06:54 AM
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