Soil Tests?

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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.

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[Logan]

I don't know, I've used the DIY ones that i have bought from the garden centre, they're good.

 

[Mike]

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.

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I assume that would depend on who's doing the test, their backlog, etc. Who'd you take/send yours to?

 

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I assume that would depend on who's doing the test, their backlog, etc. Who'd you take/send yours to?

Columbia University, 80 miles from here.

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Well they said it should be in tomorrow or the next day.

Wanting to mix up some more soil but I'm on hold right now.

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Got tired of waiting mixed up a batch. So just guessing like I would of done before spending my $20.

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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.

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[Mike]

Yeah, that's a bit absurd. They expect you to wait until the growing season is over to get your soil test back?

 

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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.

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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.

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Ok laid hands on the Test they are suggesting Gypsum.

Calcium could be my problem on root crops.

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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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Got some Gypsum I found it interesting how hard it is to find.

It is pelletized thought will this work? Then got to thinking this is real fine and dusty so this is for the best.

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