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Taber, Alberta

Any help with my soil test results would be greatly appreciated.

ph 7.5
o.m. 2.3
soil salts 0.3 ds/m
nitrogen 97.5 lbs/acre
phosphorous 276 lbs/acre
potassium 1329 lbs/acre
sulfur 87 lbs/acre
boron 0.3 ppm
zinc 1.6 ppm
manganese 5.8 ppm
copper 1.0 ppm
iron 7.3 ppm
sodium 0.3 meq/100g
calcium 20 meq/100g
magnesium 3.2 meq/100g
total bases K, Ca, Mg 24 meq/100g

I know my organic matter is low, and already have lined up some compost and manure. What would be ideal?
Also, what would be good in lowering my ph?
Thanks
Alan

9/26/2003 10:43:52 PM

Puyallup, WA

Adding manure will lower your pH as will winter rains. Add your organic matter in the fall and check your pH the first of April.

9/26/2003 11:40:35 PM