Too Much Nitrogen In My Soil Mix

[big rockpile]

I know have it Tested.

But I've determined it has too much Nitrogen. My Radishes in my Raised Bed are not making bulbs but a seed fell on gravel it is ready to go.

Most things do great but to me just not there.

Wondering how I can bring the Nitrogen down?

big rockpile

 

[Anniekay]

I know have it Tested.

But I've determined it has too much Nitrogen. My Radishes in my Raised Bed are not making bulbs but a seed fell on gravel it is ready to go.

Most things do great but to me just not there.

Wondering how I can bring the Nitrogen down?

big rockpile

Grow only greens in there, things that need the high levels of nitrogen for a while, don't add any nitrogen and don't plant things in there like beans that fix more nitrogen in the soil. Then test in fall and see what you have.

 

[Mike]

From what I understand, in order to lower the nitrogen levels you could also add some mulch and sawdust to the soil. Small micro-organisms will use the nitrogen to break down the mulch and the sawdust. I've also read that if you over-water the soil, the microbes in the soil will start turning the nitrogen into gas and releasing it into the air, which will also be helpful in lowering the nitrogen levels.

Like @Anniekay said, though, planting something in that soil that utilizes a lot of nitrogen would also be a good solution.

I can't be sure which solution would be the quickest. I've never done any of these things. It's just based on things I've read.

 

[big rockpile]

From what I understand, in order to lower the nitrogen levels you could also add some mulch and sawdust to the soil. Small micro-organisms will use the nitrogen to break down the mulch and the sawdust. I've also read that if you over-water the soil, the microbes in the soil will start turning the nitrogen into gas and releasing it into the air, which will also be helpful in lowering the nitrogen levels.

Like @Anniekay said, though, planting something in that soil that utilizes a lot of nitrogen would also be a good solution.

I can't be sure which solution would be the quickest. I've never done any of these things. It's just based on things I've read.

Ok thinking on roots this is a crazy idea but I decided to use some Wood Ash. I have been using some but I guess not enough. I was worried about PH.

Was checking on Internet said not to worry so much on PH.

I'm using this on everything so I have to get it right. The way it is now most things like it but it is obviously missing something. It just don't make big tubers.

big rockpile

 

[Mike]

The way it is now most things like it but it is obviously missing something.

Have you tried a soil test? That's what I'd recommend as that would be the only way to really know, for sure, what's going on with the soil. There might be some more info about it at the following thread:

S

Thread 'soil test'

Jan 27, 2025

what do you do to get these numbers down? ps not my land

TEST DATE 2024
PH is too high @ 7.4
Organic matter is almost 20.33%
P = 171 ppm
K = 1205 ppm
CA = 2580 ppm
Mg = 511 ppm
S = 45 ppm
Zn = 14.3 ppm
Mn = 11.7 ppm
Fe = 168 ppm
Cu = 2.4 ppm
B = 1.3 ppm

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