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Eugene, OR

Hi all. I just got my soil analysis results back and I'm interested in some comments. From my interpretation, the only change I need to make is the OM content needs to be increased. The phosphorus is a little high and I'm curious to get some opinions on this. I've heard that it can actually burn roots of seedlings....

Here's the results:

pH- 6.6
Organic matter- 3.2%
Phosphorus- 5.3 lbs/1000 sq. ft.
Potassium- 53.7 lbs/1000 sq. ft.
Calcium- 190.0 lbs/1000 sq. ft.
Magnesium- 58.5 lbs/1000 sq. ft.

What do you guys recommend in the way of OM that won't leach the nitrogen out of the soil?

Thanks!!

11/19/2003 10:25:53 PM

Bemidji, MN

Brian, for OG, add most anything organic, the more the better. My OG was 24% this fall. Took 3 years of adding 10" yearly of composted manure,leaves,grass to get my clay soil to 24% OG. Remember that adding large amounts of organic material generally lowers your PH some, so you''ll have to add some lime to even ph out. Steve

11/20/2003 9:45:25 AM