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Geneseo, NY

Pappy, (Ref-grower diary) Just curious how long it had been since your soil had last been tested, and what minerals were found to be deficient. I have never had my garden tested in the 7 years I have been growing in it. I have been thinking about having it tested. Where did you have it tested. Thanks Bill

12/17/2001 5:28:43 PM

canal winchester ohio

Hey Hoss,
This year I used Kinsey Ag.
The test runs $40 but I was very pleased with the test they sent back as well as what to add prior to & during the upcoming season. And they are always willing to take time for you when you call with questions. ( I bug them alot)
Here is a link to their site
http://www.kinseyag.com/
Hope it helps..............Paul

12/17/2001 5:41:50 PM

Geneseo, NY

Paul, Thanks for the information. I really should have it done if Im going to try and grower bigger pumkins. All I have ever applied is fertalizer at planting time. Horse manure in the fall. And last spring a load of soil from a barn yard. Im sure its deficient in something.

Also I was able to get into the grower diary section and was able to look at Pappy's soil test recomendations. Thanks.

12/17/2001 6:04:46 PM

North Ga

bill, I had my soil test done through The state extension service. They send it to Ga. State Univ. for analysis. $4.50

12/18/2001 5:53:46 AM

Geneseo, NY

Thanks for the info. Pappy. We have an extension office not to far from where I live. I will give them a call.

12/18/2001 9:18:17 AM

Western NY

I think i'll jump in here. if you want good info on your soil, you're going to have to pay a bit more. i get mine done through A+L labs, probably one of the better testers out there. It costs about 30 dollars. i would also reccomend Kinsey AG, as i have seen their tests, and they do give good reccomendations. You want as much info as you can get, especially pH, macro and micronutrients, salts, and percent base saturation.

Andy Wolf

12/18/2001 5:08:58 PM

walton n.y.

i use our local farmers co-op they send it out to spectrum analytic inc p.o. box 639 washington ch ,oh 43160 or call 1-800 321-1562 ask for scott anderson as he is an ag grower as well i'm not sure what they charge as the co-op gets a group rate andy's right it's good to know where your soil is as far as all nutrients are involved

12/19/2001 6:53:09 PM

walton n.y.

i use our local farmers co-op they send it out to spectrum analytic inc p.o. box 639 washington ch ,oh 43160 or call 1-800 321-1562 ask for scott anderson as he is an ag grower as well i'm not sure what they charge as the co-op gets a group rate andy's right it's good to know where your soil is as far as all nutrients are involved

12/19/2001 6:53:24 PM

canal winchester ohio

Did you say Washington Court House, Ohio
When I was in school our football team ALWAYS kicked them all over the field......lol........Paul

12/19/2001 7:07:59 PM