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Torrance, Ca.

When getting a soil test what should I tell the lab I am looking for?Is it just a general all around soil test?Thanks so much!

12/9/2011 7:40:23 PM

San Diego, Ca.

So. Cal, you should ask for a complete analysis so you can get a full picture of your soil. A&L Western Labs is a great place to do your test. Their "S3C" package is a complete soil analysis and runs $33 to $35 depending on if you want to have them give you recommendations or not. They usually have your results back to you within 10 days or less. There is a place on the submittal from that you can tell them the type of crop you are growing is giant pumpkins.
When you get your test back I recommend you email a copy of your test to Tom Privitera - you will see him on here as "Bohica(Tom)". He will be able to help you with recommendations.
A&L's website is www.al-labs-west.com/

12/9/2011 8:22:32 PM

Torrance, Ca.

Thanks Gourdzilla!The place I was looking at was around $200!Thanks for the info.Talked to Tom over the past couple years,,really great guy!I'll send him an email and let him know what I'm doing.Thanks again Gourd!

12/9/2011 9:01:24 PM

Torrance, Ca.

Just checked them out and sent out an email!

Thanks again!

12/9/2011 9:10:37 PM

Owensboro, Ky.

Wowzers, So. Cal., now ya got $165 to spend at an auction!!!!! LOL Peace, Wayne
PS...I would advise waiting for the KGPG auction!!!!

12/10/2011 3:09:57 AM