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Soil Tests?

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big rockpile

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Hardiness zone
6b
How long does it take to get a Soil Test back?

Been a week and still haven't heard anything and I really need it.

big rockpile
 
Well still haven't heard anything this is ridiculous.

I also ordered some seed that hasn't arrived. I'm wondering if they are ot sending it until it is time to plant not considering I am using a Greenhouse.

big rockpile
 
Yeah, that's a bit absurd. They expect you to wait until the growing season is over to get your soil test back? 🤦‍♂️
 
Got my Soil Test back finally. Very surprising I'm only low on Calcium.

I was thinking low on Potassium and Phosphorus which are high because I'm having a problem with Root Crops.

I thought my PH was high but it is 6.1.

Stupid question Lime will raise the PH, right and what kind should I get.

I was thinking Wood Ash which is 47% Lime but it is high in Potassium and Phosphorus.

big rockpile
 
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I'm reading and it is saying either Lime or Gypsum. I have about 5 pounds of Egg Shell but I'm using some for my Worms.

Regular Lime might work it won't hurt to raise the PH some.

big rockpile
 
Well figured it up 2 pounds of Gypsum per mix now I need to find scales.

From what I'm reading I don't want to add anything but the Gypsum.

I will feed every so often because they like it.

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