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East Lyme, C.T>

My Mg to K ratio seems to be out of balance. What needs to
be done get this where it needs to be?

1/5/2004 10:16:03 PM

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What is the current % Base Saturation levels for CA, MG, & K?

Steve

1/5/2004 11:30:42 PM

East Lyme, C.T>

My current base sat. levels are Ca. 75.3 Mg.19.7 and K4.0. My patch is about 2500sqft.

1/6/2004 4:07:44 PM

East Lyme, C.T>

My p.h is 7.0 also my soil test showed to have k to mg ratio of 0.2.

1/6/2004 7:19:10 PM

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There has historically been the notion that the %BS levels don't matter. Some soil test reports when compared to actual weights would support this thinking. Assuming of course that no single element is deficient. This is the court from whence I came. LOL

I am beginning to accept that under the extreme growth rates we desire, %BS is an acceptable thinking . Darn good insurance if properly executed anyway.

So.....Your pH is fine. I wouldn't even consider lime.

Current accepted %BS goals are:

Calcium 75-90% Potassium 3-5% Magnesium 7-10%

Your levels look a lot like mine. We could do nothing & have a great year in 2004. But I would apply some Sulfate of Potash (0-0-50) at 3 lbs per 1000 sq ft. So 7 1/2 lbs on 2500 sq ft. If the idea of buying a 50 lb bag doesn't sound logical, I've seen Espoma Sulfate of Potash in small red 10 lb paper bags in garden centers.

I would test again in the spring especially if you applied manure. If needed, you can always tweak the Calcium up a little at the spring tilling. Gypsum will deliver calcium without raising the Magnesium or the pH as limestone would.

Steve

1/6/2004 9:42:30 PM