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Ont (jjb22hornet@hotmail.com)

What time of year is best to test the soil?

8/20/2008 1:03:50 AM

Picton,ON (j.vincent@xplornet.ca)

You can test either in the fall or spring. Never test frozen soil and it is best if its not water logged. You should always test the same time of year as there can be seasonal differances in pH etc. Many test in the fall. An early fall test will give you time to add amendmants prior to freeze up if necessary. I like to add my manure/compost/leaves etc in the fall, work it all in and let it 'cook' all winter, then test the ammended patch in the spring.

If you are a member of the GVGO, you recieve a 20% discount at A&L Labs on London, ON. Check out www.GVGO.ca for membership info.

8/20/2008 8:36:21 AM

Ont (jjb22hornet@hotmail.com)

Can you test in the summer during the growing season?

8/20/2008 5:54:43 PM

San Jose garysand@pacbell.net

yes, some heavy hitters test during growing season as well

8/20/2008 10:24:43 PM

Picton,ON (j.vincent@xplornet.ca)

Not sure where you are in Ontario, but the GVGO patch tour is on this weekend in east central Ontario. If you are interested, drop me an e-mail.

8/21/2008 9:24:33 PM