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Pa

My soil test came back and said my soil texture was silt loam? what does this mean?

6/17/2011 5:51:57 PM

Www.extremepumpkinstore.com

I believe that it means a soil containing 50-88% silt, 0-27% clay, and 0-50% sand.

6/17/2011 7:28:36 PM

Pa

Is this good?

6/17/2011 11:11:02 PM

Muddy Waters

yes it is great for growing melons & kins ,but you should water more than somebody on Clay base. Nice loose soil= bigger root system,add organic matter,& fert more often,light & steady,dont nuke your stuff!

6/18/2011 6:59:35 AM

Owensboro, Ky.

Wish that was what my soil test said!!! Heavy clay here!!! Peace, Wayne
Titanic, what else does yer soil test say? Lot's of variables, in every type of soil !! If you post the rest of yer results...you might get some Extreme Help!!! Serious!!

6/19/2011 12:34:53 AM

Meadville, PA

What kind of silt loam? Not all silt loams are good...

6/20/2011 10:20:29 AM

Pa

I"m not sure how to post it here, it was sent as an attachment from Western Labs in Idaho, very thorough report. I'd like to get some input from anyone willing to take a look at it. Email me and I will forward it. Rchtitanic@yahoo.com Thanks.

6/20/2011 10:13:21 PM