Blueberry Patch Soil Test
In two years, I've lowered the pH from 8.0 to 6.5 with pine branches. I finally have it where I need it. Also the soil is now black and rich for at least 2".
Phospherous test was a failure. The chemical capsule was corroded from the test chemicals. Nevertheless, previous tests showed a deficiency. The fix is to plant a cover crop of buckwheat
I have lots of potassium in the form of potash. I think the original soil came from river dredge and a pottery factory kiln circa 1900s. The test shows a surplus.
I expected more nitrogen from all the green manure I added. Either the nitrogen is not plant accessible or the capsule chemicals were old. My solution will be to plant nitrogen fixing plants like Wild False Indigo or other legumes.
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Blueberry Patch Soil Test
In two years, I've lowered the pH from 8.0 to 6.5 with pine branches. I finally have it where I need it. Also the soil is now black and rich for at least 2".
Phospherous test was a failure. The chemical capsule was corroded from the test chemicals. Nevertheless, previous tests showed a deficiency. The fix is to plant a cover crop of buckwheat
I have lots of potassium in the form of potash. I think the original soil came from river dredge and a pottery factory kiln circa 1900s. The test shows a surplus.
I expected more nitrogen from all the green manure I added. Either the nitrogen is not plant accessible or the capsule chemicals were old. My solution will be to plant nitrogen fixing plants like Wild False Indigo or other legumes.
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