http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewBoard.asp?b=20 Last 25 Posts for the 'Soil Preparation and Analysis' message board. en-us Copyright &copy; 1999-2026 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/ Agronomist in IA <NoSpam@BigPumpkins.com> I took a pasture, added 3-4 inches of compost, tilled it and my results look like this: Soil pH: 7.2 EC: 0.64 OM: 8% Nitrates: 101 CEC: 19 P: 231 K: 1205 Ca: 3520 Mg: 55 I'm concerned ... 4 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/rss/messagepost.rss?767839 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=20&p=767839 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=20&p=767839 Thu, 02 Apr 2026 13:12:07 GMT Little Ketchup <NoSpam@BigPumpkins.com> He doesn't mention the importance of boosting calcium and balancing the other cations, but other than that its a good video on dealing with clay: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aWcU8r6sxVo Soil... 5 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/rss/messagepost.rss?767819 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=20&p=767819 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=20&p=767819 Thu, 02 Apr 2026 03:30:58 GMT Maurice <NoSpam@BigPumpkins.com> I have some field pumpkins in pots (1000ml) they have about 5 leaves now and I noticed interveinial chlorosis I gave mg fertilizer and it became total chlorosis but I am giving regular nitrogen. What ... 9 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/rss/messagepost.rss?766930 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=20&p=766930 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=20&p=766930 Tue, 03 Mar 2026 21:12:19 GMT Jacks backyard beasts <NoSpam@BigPumpkins.com> My plan is to til in the cover crop march 1st and my question is if we can add our Amendments in at the same time without lockout and if there is enough time for things to break down before the April ... 7 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/rss/messagepost.rss?766202 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=20&p=766202 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=20&p=766202 Sat, 14 Feb 2026 12:21:52 GMT bluesilver <NoSpam@BigPumpkins.com> I just got a soil report back for our Vegetable garden and it shows the calcium is way out of spec in regards to potassium Soil Cation Ration shows the Calcium as 85% Magnesium as 12% and Potassium a... 7 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/rss/messagepost.rss?754007 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=20&p=754007 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=20&p=754007 Fri, 28 Mar 2025 18:10:59 GMT bluesilver <NoSpam@BigPumpkins.com> Hi, I am just interested to know if anyone still has a link to where I can download the Bryan Langley soil estimator I use to have it on a older PC, but since upgrading I have lost it. A bit of a ... 2 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/rss/messagepost.rss?753951 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=20&p=753951 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=20&p=753951 Thu, 27 Mar 2025 04:18:27 GMT chrishulls <NoSpam@BigPumpkins.com> I got back my report and am trying to interpret the results. Everything was green but there still is a list of amendments suggested. I assume I don't buy each of these individually (beyond say Lime... 6 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/rss/messagepost.rss?753669 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=20&p=753669 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=20&p=753669 Sat, 15 Mar 2025 12:29:00 GMT Little Ketchup <NoSpam@BigPumpkins.com> https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=GF476pHXVek ^ &quot;Paramagnetism&quot; in biochar/basalt. Some folks are measuring EC, which I dont exactly understand either, but instinctually (rather than scien... 4 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/rss/messagepost.rss?748707 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=20&p=748707 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=20&p=748707 Sat, 26 Oct 2024 23:58:51 GMT Cornhusker007 <NoSpam@BigPumpkins.com> The linked website appears to be no longer a registered domain. Does anyone know if the file equations are still available? 4 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/rss/messagepost.rss?739867 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=20&p=739867 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=20&p=739867 Sun, 25 Feb 2024 18:23:54 GMT HankH <NoSpam@BigPumpkins.com> I have a garden spot that I let go and was full of weeds the last few years. I plan on putting an AG there next year. Having never used any pre-emergents before will this work? 0 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/rss/messagepost.rss?736060 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=20&p=736060 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=20&p=736060 Wed, 20 Dec 2023 21:02:07 GMT Team Wexler <NoSpam@BigPumpkins.com> These analysis' have always given me fits. Anyone care to take a peek and suggest what I should do? Patch is 1,000 sq ft. Google Drive link to the report: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1S-... 1 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/rss/messagepost.rss?734904 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=20&p=734904 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=20&p=734904 Tue, 17 Oct 2023 12:32:13 GMT Andrej <NoSpam@BigPumpkins.com> I plan to add 2&quot; of loam to my patch before planting this season. Should I till the soil before, or after adding the loam? Thanks 3 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/rss/messagepost.rss?730078 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=20&p=730078 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=20&p=730078 Mon, 13 Mar 2023 19:30:42 GMT MrJenkins <NoSpam@BigPumpkins.com> I&#8217;ve got cattle and have been breaking my back scooping cow patties for the last week to use in the patch for this year. Right now I have two pretty large piles worth and I&#8217;ve taken a mow... 8 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/rss/messagepost.rss?728137 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=20&p=728137 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=20&p=728137 Sun, 05 Feb 2023 19:29:32 GMT Peter.h.olsen <NoSpam@BigPumpkins.com> Dear Growers I have gotten two lab-results back from analysis. A and B below. I need your help to calculate the PPMs for Phosphor Potassium Magnesium Cobber Manganesse Calcium Bor Zi... 1 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/rss/messagepost.rss?728011 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=20&p=728011 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=20&p=728011 Fri, 03 Feb 2023 07:04:50 GMT SoCalGary <NoSpam@BigPumpkins.com> My Western Labs results show an extremely high level of potassium. 1559 ppm. Any thoughts on how to lower or counteract such a high level? 10 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/rss/messagepost.rss?718519 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=20&p=718519 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=20&p=718519 Wed, 11 May 2022 20:58:07 GMT Engel's Great Pumpkins and Carvings <NoSpam@BigPumpkins.com> Let's talk about EC, and how it is used in Giant Pumpkin Growing. At the Wisconsin Giant Pumpkin Growers Spring Seminar it was talked about for a drench to be kept below a 2.0 and soil kept from .8 1... 30 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/rss/messagepost.rss?717316 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=20&p=717316 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=20&p=717316 Tue, 29 Mar 2022 07:49:47 GMT SleepyHollowPumpkinFarm <NoSpam@BigPumpkins.com> Hi, Last year I was growing in a new patch and my plant faded in June. The leaves yellowed and the leaf nodes were very short. I will post my soil and tissue test results. I have high P and... 12 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/rss/messagepost.rss?717284 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=20&p=717284 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=20&p=717284 Mon, 28 Mar 2022 11:42:09 GMT BigJim <NoSpam@BigPumpkins.com> I need help to interpret my soil test. A copy can be found at : RxSoil.com/kit/rx-001951 The Ph is 7.4. I want to get it down to 6.5 . What is my best choice? My best pumpkin is 993lb.( My goal is ... 1 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/rss/messagepost.rss?716121 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=20&p=716121 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=20&p=716121 Mon, 28 Feb 2022 17:16:58 GMT Little Ketchup <NoSpam@BigPumpkins.com> https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=n55T7XEPuBc Summary: if the right soil/weather conditions occur for planting, it may not be as bad as might be assumed, to plant a cover crop in the winter. A good (&... 6 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/rss/messagepost.rss?710930 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=20&p=710930 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=20&p=710930 Sun, 09 Jan 2022 04:32:32 GMT Garwolf <NoSpam@BigPumpkins.com> How big and deep do you dig your planting spot, what do you put in it, etc. I know some fill a big area with composted manure to start. What's the best diameter and depth. What are the best enhancers/... 14 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/rss/messagepost.rss?710355 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=20&p=710355 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=20&p=710355 Sun, 02 Jan 2022 13:38:09 GMT Kerry gross <NoSpam@BigPumpkins.com> Was wondering if anyone has had to deal with thielaviopsis in patch and suggestions 1 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/rss/messagepost.rss?709453 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=20&p=709453 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=20&p=709453 Mon, 08 Nov 2021 18:49:12 GMT Boston2021 <NoSpam@BigPumpkins.com> Hi, I got the below Western Labs soil test results back yesterday. 300sq ft plot in Boston. First year growing in it, second year growing a giant pumpkin. Any advice on amending is greatly apprecia... 1 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/rss/messagepost.rss?704975 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=20&p=704975 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=20&p=704975 Thu, 06 May 2021 10:46:06 GMT Russell_PTA <NoSpam@BigPumpkins.com> I received my soil test recommendations back from western labs. It has amounts of nutrients to add, but I don't know which fertilizers to use. Would anyone mind helping me? I have screenshots of ... 3 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/rss/messagepost.rss?703112 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=20&p=703112 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=20&p=703112 Fri, 12 Mar 2021 15:46:48 GMT Truman <NoSpam@BigPumpkins.com> I'm new to growing, not trying to get too serious into it but I want to get a soil test done, I was going to send it to western labs, they have an option to include soil solution? does that tell me ... 4 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/rss/messagepost.rss?702901 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=20&p=702901 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=20&p=702901 Wed, 10 Mar 2021 03:15:10 GMT LJ <NoSpam@BigPumpkins.com> I am considering putting some coir peat on my patch next spring to lighten up my soil structure. Don't really know only what I read, but would like some input from people who have actually used it. ... 4 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/rss/messagepost.rss?695547 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=20&p=695547 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=20&p=695547 Fri, 01 Jan 2021 13:41:10 GMT