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Norton, MA

pH: 6.5
buffer: pH 6.7
Nitrogen: NO3-N=10 ppm
NH4-N=1 ppm
OM: 6%
Nutrient_Levels:_PPM_____Low_____Medium_____High_____High+
Phosphorus_(P)____9 XXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
Potassium__(K)__151 XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
Calcium____(Ca)_1217XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
Magnesium__(Mg)_159 XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

Cation Exch. Cap. = 9.1 Meq/100g
% Base Saturation K=3.6 Mg=12.1 Ca=56.6

Micronutrient_____PPM_____Soil_Range
Boron_______(B)___0.4_____0.1-2
Manganese___(Mn)__3.5_____3-20
Zinc________(Zn)__1.8_____0.1-70
Copper______(Cu)__0.4_____0.3-8
Iron________(Fe)__4.7_____1-40

Extractable Aluminum: 39 ppm (Soil range: 10-250 ppm)

The lead level in this soil is low.

3/25/2004 6:48:26 PM

Norton, MA

I need advice on what is needed for my soil. I'm not sure either what most of this means. Thanks, Alex.

3/25/2004 6:51:24 PM

San Diego

I'll give you my opinion, not an expert but I have enough experience to give some advice. Your ph is great, don't do anything to change it:) Most of your soil looks very good. Your Nitrogen and phosphorus are a little low, and your micro nutrients are on the lower side but ok. My advice, put in 1 lb of ironite per 100 sq feet this will help boost up your iron and micronutrients. I would also put in 10 lbs of gypsom per 100 sq feet, most growers feel calcium levels should be on the higher side. If you haven't added any manure or compost, do it! This will add to your organic matter and raise all of your nutrient levels up as well. Make sure it's very aged manure if you do it in the spring. Over all, I think your soil is pretty good and you will do well. Best wishes, Jim

3/26/2004 8:04:13 PM

Norton, MA

Thanks, anyone else (docgipe)?

3/27/2004 5:20:52 AM

NEPA [email protected] KB3QKV

I had my soil tested also. The pH is 7.3. How do I lower the pH? I listed the results of the test in "fertilizing and watering". I know it must have been the wrong place to put it but that is too late now and my apologies if it is off topic in that area. It would be appreciated if someone would take a peek at the results and even commented on it.

3/27/2004 7:21:21 AM