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Chesterfield, MO

I got my soil test back from A&L today, but I'm not sure what to make of it. What needs to be fixed and how?

PH: 7.4
Phosphorus: 292 lbs/acre
Potassium: 664
Calcium: 5158
Magnesium: 724
Sulfur: 70
Boron: 2.2
Copper: 5.0
Iron: 718
Manganese: 278
Zinc: 21.4
Sodium: 138
Soluble Salts: .3 mmho/cm
Organic Matter: 4.0% ENR 124
CEC: 14.1 meq/100g

Calculated Cation Saturation: K = 5.7%, Ca = 72.2%, Mg = 19.7%, Na = 2.1%

Clay Loam: 23% Sand, 48% Silt, 29% Clay

After having this test done, I have added 15 yards of manure if that might make any difference in your interpretation of the results. Thanks!

Steve G.

10/8/2003 8:10:51 PM

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How big an area is that 15 yards going on? At 4% OM a lot is good but......without knowing the area we're guessing.

pH is high. Potash a little low. But the C & Mg balance well with the K.

I wouldn't do anything else until late winter/early spring when I'd send another sample to the same lab. Then compare the pH with today & act accordingly. If it doesn't come down a bit over winter, I'd spread a little sulfur to nudge it down some.

Steve

10/8/2003 9:16:32 PM

Chesterfield, MO

15 yards on 1150 square feet..

10/8/2003 9:51:30 PM

Key West, FL

I think you will be fine, the manure should bring it down, but I would check mid winter early spring.

10/8/2003 9:58:48 PM