My soil sample results

daylilydude · April 3, 2009

Ok all, I sent a soil sample out of that topsoil that i had bought for my raised beds to the MSU Extension Service and i just recieved the results back and they are as follows:

Soil PH is 8.1
Phosphorus level is 167 lbs/acre (VERY HIGH)
Potassium level is 355 lbs./acre (HIGH)
Magnesium level is 732lbs./ acre (VERY HIGH)
Zinc level is 57.2 lbs./ acre (VERY HIGH)
Calcium level is 7150 lbs./acre
Total Soluble Salts is 0.5 (MEDIUM)
Organic Material is (Adequate)
Their suggestion is to apply a sidedress of Nitrogen (34-0-0) 4 to 6 weeks after planting, apply in a band 4 to 6 inches from the base of the plants.

April 3, 2009	#1
daylilydude Tomatovillian™ Join Date: May 2006 Location: Iuka, Mississippi Zone 7b Posts: 482	My soil sample results Ok all, I sent a soil sample out of that topsoil that i had bought for my raised beds to the MSU Extension Service and i just recieved the results back and they are as follows: Soil PH is 8.1 Phosphorus level is 167 lbs/acre (VERY HIGH) Potassium level is 355 lbs./acre (HIGH) Magnesium level is 732lbs./ acre (VERY HIGH) Zinc level is 57.2 lbs./ acre (VERY HIGH) Calcium level is 7150 lbs./acre Total Soluble Salts is 0.5 (MEDIUM) Organic Material is (Adequate) Their suggestion is to apply a sidedress of Nitrogen (34-0-0) 4 to 6 weeks after planting, apply in a band 4 to 6 inches from the base of the plants. __________________ Richard