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Columbia, Kentucky

Can anyone get me pointed in the right direction on what I need to add or avoid? http://www.bigpumpkins.com/Diary/DiaryViewOne.asp?eid=195617. Thanks in advance!

4/7/2013 10:03:43 AM

Upa Creek, MO

Looks good! I am no expert, but what sticks out to me is you might want to add a little calcium to get you CA\MG ratio up since your magnesium is a little high.

Also, your P and K is a "little" low. All your micronutrients are pretty close in range and I'd be happy with that test if I just made a couple tweeks.

4/7/2013 2:09:39 PM

Columbia, Kentucky

Thanks for the feed back!

4/7/2013 2:11:59 PM

Upa Creek, MO

And before you add anything, double check with someone else. You could probably just get by with some foliar sprays.

4/7/2013 2:14:25 PM

Deer Park, WI

Scott-

Interesting results, you've obviously added a few amendments...

The comments below represent my personal opinion, which is derived from agronomists advice, Don Chambers' soil study, past experience, and text books:

the OM is too high. My personal belief is 5-10% is sufficient.
pH is a little high as well, 6.5-6.8 provides maximum nutrient availability
Ca is a little low, however Lime would raise pH (not advisable) and gypsum will add Sulfur (not necessary). Foliar Ca may offer some benefit.
Micronutrients are in good shape, no additions necessary.

If this were my soil, I wouldnt add a thing this season. Retest again in fall to see where its at.

4/7/2013 3:11:27 PM

Columbia, Kentucky

thank you i was advised also from a local grower the same dont uch the soil use foliar and "read" what the plant needs. thanks Joze.

4/8/2013 12:54:45 AM