http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewBoard.asp?b=20 Last 25 Posts for the 'Soil Preparation and Analysis' message board. en-us Copyright &copy; 1999-2013 BigPumpkins.com. All rights reserved. info@bigpumpkins.com BP RSS FeedGen http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.bigpumpkins.com/images/newlogo_232x70.jpg http://www.bigpumpkins.com/Diary/ SWVApumpkins <NoSpam@BigPumpkins.com> What is the best spray combo for no-till? I had a last minute back-out on some land that I had leased, and I looking at having to plant on ground without a cover crop. It's mainly orchard grass with s... 1 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/rss/messagepost.rss?476540 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=20&p=476540 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=20&p=476540 Sun, 12 May 2013 19:49:58 GMT BayCitygrower <NoSpam@BigPumpkins.com> Got my test results back and it seems like I am really low on Sulfur 9 ppm, Potassium 117 ppm, Calcium 800 ppm, and Magnesium 155 ppm but percent cation saturation for Calcium is 70.9 and Magnesium is... 0 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/rss/messagepost.rss?476447 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=20&p=476447 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=20&p=476447 Sat, 11 May 2013 15:06:25 GMT pg3(ashton) <NoSpam@BigPumpkins.com> Would a wheel hoe with a fitting with 4 12&quot; long tines be a good tool for cultivating a small area with soft ground? Would a broadfork be better? And what dimentions on the broadfork are the bes... 1 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/rss/messagepost.rss?476441 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=20&p=476441 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=20&p=476441 Sat, 11 May 2013 13:22:50 GMT Benj <NoSpam@BigPumpkins.com> organic matter-8.3 Phosphorous-Bicarb-82 ppm/Bray-205 ppm Potassium-675 ppm Magnesium-235 ppm calcium-2150 ppm sodium-29 ppm ph-7.0 cec-16.7 %K-10.4 %Mg-11.7 %Ca-64.3 %H-12.9 %Na-0.8 Sulf... 3 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/rss/messagepost.rss?476376 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=20&p=476376 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=20&p=476376 Fri, 10 May 2013 08:13:52 GMT pumpkindad <NoSpam@BigPumpkins.com> Soil pH: 7.2 Organic Matter: 6.6% CEC: 22.3 K Saturation: 3.8% Mg Saturation: 23.2% Ca Saturation: 67.4% Na Saturation: 0.8% K/Mg Ratio: 0.6 Ca/Mg Ratio: 7.2 Phosphorus: 73 ppm Potassium: 39... 5 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/rss/messagepost.rss?475975 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=20&p=475975 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=20&p=475975 Sat, 04 May 2013 19:24:09 GMT DKrus <NoSpam@BigPumpkins.com> Western Lab or A+L Western Labs what is the preferred lab with the growers on here? 1 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/rss/messagepost.rss?475549 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=20&p=475549 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=20&p=475549 Sun, 28 Apr 2013 09:19:29 GMT cueball <NoSpam@BigPumpkins.com> hello all,, i set up a new plot it was horrible soil so i brought in pre bagged soil but one nice sunny day and i have noticed it drys out really easy,, not impressed is there a way i can bring mo... 3 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/rss/messagepost.rss?475536 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=20&p=475536 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=20&p=475536 Sat, 27 Apr 2013 19:39:55 GMT Fissssh <NoSpam@BigPumpkins.com> Organic matter-------5.0 nitrogen-------------15 ppm phosphorus weak bray-175 ppm phosphorus NaHco2-3p-159 ppm potassium------------666 ppm magnesium------------348 ppm calcium--------------2027... 7 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/rss/messagepost.rss?475041 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=20&p=475041 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=20&p=475041 Sat, 20 Apr 2013 10:58:20 GMT sparcmat <NoSpam@BigPumpkins.com> I recently added 40 lbs of lime and 40 lbs of 10-10-10 at the same time. I just read somewhere that may have been a bad idea or at the very least ineffective. What is your opinion on this one? Is t... 2 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/rss/messagepost.rss?474952 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=20&p=474952 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=20&p=474952 Thu, 18 Apr 2013 15:45:11 GMT cueball <NoSpam@BigPumpkins.com> everything seems a little over the top,, but i dont know much about it could someone help me pH (pH Units) 6.45 Buffer pH (pH Units) 7.62 Organic Matter (%) 14.4 P2O5 (kg/ha) 1616 E K2O (... 13 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/rss/messagepost.rss?474333 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=20&p=474333 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=20&p=474333 Thu, 11 Apr 2013 20:11:27 GMT Oscar Sarich <NoSpam@BigPumpkins.com> I know I'm high in potassium ... I like that I have to reach values &amp;#8203;&amp;#8203;of phosphorus and nitrogen and the number of pounds of each to level the ground. Total organic matter (%)... 2 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/rss/messagepost.rss?474295 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=20&p=474295 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=20&p=474295 Thu, 11 Apr 2013 09:40:51 GMT steffff <NoSpam@BigPumpkins.com> I was thinking is this high number can have an effect on the pumpkin plant: 7590 ppm (PH: 7,7) Thanks in advance 4 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/rss/messagepost.rss?474203 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=20&p=474203 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=20&p=474203 Wed, 10 Apr 2013 03:33:08 GMT P and P (Pilot and Pumpkin Grower) <NoSpam@BigPumpkins.com> Hello- My name is Chris and I have had problems with foaming stump in my path the past couple years. My screen name on big pumpkins is P and P (pilot and pumpkin grower). My brother and I grow in t... 3 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/rss/messagepost.rss?474160 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=20&p=474160 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=20&p=474160 Tue, 09 Apr 2013 14:57:39 GMT Ron Rahe (uncron1@hotmail.com) <NoSpam@BigPumpkins.com> When using the relationship values, Do I use P1 or P2 values for phosphorus: 0 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/rss/messagepost.rss?474080 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=20&p=474080 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=20&p=474080 Mon, 08 Apr 2013 19:55:33 GMT Scott, IL. <NoSpam@BigPumpkins.com> Here is my results can someone please help me get started on amendments that I need to add based on this test I have 300sqft patch. http://www.bigpumpkins.com/Diary/DiaryViewOne.asp?eid=195617 .thank... 3 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/rss/messagepost.rss?473941 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=20&p=473941 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=20&p=473941 Sun, 07 Apr 2013 09:59:45 GMT Orangeneck <NoSpam@BigPumpkins.com> I found this material which claims to be 90% sulfur. So 20lbs of it should = 18lbs actual sulfur. According to the soil calculater on the GPC website, that should lower the pH in my 3000 sq ft patch... 3 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/rss/messagepost.rss?473899 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=20&p=473899 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=20&p=473899 Sat, 06 Apr 2013 15:06:48 GMT Checkminus <NoSpam@BigPumpkins.com> 1ppm... is there anything I can do to fix it before I put the plant in the ground? My patch is 1000 sq. feet. 5 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/rss/messagepost.rss?473874 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=20&p=473874 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=20&p=473874 Sat, 06 Apr 2013 09:23:13 GMT Captain 97 <NoSpam@BigPumpkins.com> What is the best way to adjust this. I have been Looking at Maganese Sulfate but It comes in a 5 pound bag that costs $15 just for shipping. It is 31% Manganese so I would only need a couple of ounc... 8 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/rss/messagepost.rss?473423 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=20&p=473423 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=20&p=473423 Fri, 29 Mar 2013 19:47:40 GMT *Old *Man* <NoSpam@BigPumpkins.com> Due to mail and Lab cost going up the S3C Is $40 --And $26 for the SIA -- Both still come with my phone call to you for questions and recemdation as Aways--Im sorry but havent up the cost of the tes... 0 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/rss/messagepost.rss?473411 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=20&p=473411 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=20&p=473411 Fri, 29 Mar 2013 12:45:17 GMT Captain 97 <NoSpam@BigPumpkins.com> What is the percentage of Boron in Borax? I need to add .4 ounces per 1000 square feet. How much Borax will it take to get to that number? 18 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/rss/messagepost.rss?473231 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=20&p=473231 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=20&p=473231 Tue, 26 Mar 2013 18:46:57 GMT cueball <NoSpam@BigPumpkins.com> finally the ground has defrosted and i am sending off a long gourd sample and a AG sample question is i dont want to break the bank shipping how much is needed? 5 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/rss/messagepost.rss?473226 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=20&p=473226 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=20&p=473226 Tue, 26 Mar 2013 17:59:51 GMT jim-mcp <NoSpam@BigPumpkins.com> Need recommendations as to where to start with this one. Here are the results from UMass for a new plot measuring 30 X 80 feet. Micronutrient_levels (ppm) Boron 0.0 Manganese 14.9 Zinc 2.4 Copper... 9 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/rss/messagepost.rss?473201 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=20&p=473201 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=20&p=473201 Tue, 26 Mar 2013 10:16:05 GMT Bry <NoSpam@BigPumpkins.com> There was a cell reference missing from the MN:CU ratio. If the Mn value was below 13 it would calculate the ratio incorrectly. this has been corrected and new files have been sent to Team Pumpkin and... 6 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/rss/messagepost.rss?472534 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=20&p=472534 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=20&p=472534 Mon, 18 Mar 2013 21:03:20 GMT duff <NoSpam@BigPumpkins.com> Anyone have any input, pros or cons, or experience with aged goat manure? Cow poop is getting harder and more expensive to get around here, Thanks. 4 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/rss/messagepost.rss?472338 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=20&p=472338 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=20&p=472338 Sat, 16 Mar 2013 18:46:53 GMT Checkminus <NoSpam@BigPumpkins.com> Aged 1-2 years... and the seller says they only eat fish. Has anyone here tried it before? 3 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/rss/messagepost.rss?472246 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=20&p=472246 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=20&p=472246 Fri, 15 Mar 2013 18:13:16 GMT