tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3215310042560560686.post6526775619146897312..comments2023-12-28T09:18:23.932-05:00Comments on The Gardener of Eden: Initial Soil Testing Complete for the PlotsRobinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12220238404223196571noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3215310042560560686.post-79102416608628521912011-02-23T17:46:23.876-05:002011-02-23T17:46:23.876-05:00Villager, The soil was pretty dark and not a lot o...Villager, The soil was pretty dark and not a lot of clay, which was a surprise. So, I think it's not a bad start. Once I add manure compost and some bone meal and dried blood it should do OK if not better. I know it will take a couple of years to get the soil the way I want it to be.Robinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12220238404223196571noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3215310042560560686.post-31722011778698444552011-02-23T16:56:48.779-05:002011-02-23T16:56:48.779-05:00One more thing I would want to know and that would...One more thing I would want to know and that would be the % of organic matter. Of course adding the compost will boost that as well as the nutrient levels. And working in whatever is covering the plots will add to it. All in all it sounds like you're at a pretty good starting point.Dave @ HappyAcreshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03441364543023807886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3215310042560560686.post-49129849036671374152011-02-23T08:20:52.418-05:002011-02-23T08:20:52.418-05:00It sounds like you have enough information there t...It sounds like you have enough information there to make the necessary ammendments. If you add minor nutrients, just in case, you should be all set!Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08044242234157130481noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3215310042560560686.post-87873352402715442752011-02-23T06:43:47.499-05:002011-02-23T06:43:47.499-05:00Lynn, I should have taken some pictures of the soi...Lynn, I should have taken some pictures of the soil. It looked much better then I expected. I am planning a little clean-up trip over there today. It is supposed to be sunny with temps in the high 30's.<br /><br />Rachel, I agree, I feel much better knowing where I stand with the soil.<br /><br />Ana, I hope that our temperatures get warmer so I can go get a couple of loads of manure compost soon. I have a friend who has a farm and I get get all I need as soon as it is warm enough. Last year I wasn't able to get it until later in March.Robinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12220238404223196571noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3215310042560560686.post-7934965181348998742011-02-23T04:32:32.005-05:002011-02-23T04:32:32.005-05:00Nitrogen levels can be corrected easily with some ...Nitrogen levels can be corrected easily with some good crop rotation and compost. I think it is pretty good soil.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3215310042560560686.post-57234009640178212642011-02-22T22:18:43.077-05:002011-02-22T22:18:43.077-05:00It seems that with a little amending you will be f...It seems that with a little amending you will be fine. It is good to know where you stand.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01129119492962711399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3215310042560560686.post-1737698296136457382011-02-22T16:39:07.020-05:002011-02-22T16:39:07.020-05:00Not a bad set of results, really. That is easy to ...Not a bad set of results, really. That is easy to amend. I'm looking forward to all of your blog posts on your new plot!LynnShttp://woodridge.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3215310042560560686.post-81337815720668882982011-02-22T14:20:25.265-05:002011-02-22T14:20:25.265-05:00Lynda, I really thought it was necessary to test t...Lynda, I really thought it was necessary to test the soil over there since I had no idea what has gone on there.<br /><br />Jane, I'm not unhappy with the results. I figured the nitrogen would be low since the previous gardeners did not seem to really tend the plots.<br /><br />Patricia, It would have been great if I got the plots in the fall. I could have just cover cropped the whole place with legumes. But, I have other things to plant there this year.Robinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12220238404223196571noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3215310042560560686.post-61407277555649640762011-02-22T14:11:51.641-05:002011-02-22T14:11:51.641-05:00You can also plant legumes!! Love Fava beans for ...You can also plant legumes!! Love Fava beans for fixing Nitrogen in the soil.Patriciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03688846429279351574noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3215310042560560686.post-69206650153232230572011-02-22T11:51:59.753-05:002011-02-22T11:51:59.753-05:00All and all those tests did not come back to bad. ...All and all those tests did not come back to bad. Very workable.Jane @ Hard Work Homesteadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02905658082120445313noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3215310042560560686.post-74243261579594443432011-02-22T11:25:18.180-05:002011-02-22T11:25:18.180-05:00I've never tested my soil either. I do think i...I've never tested my soil either. I do think it's something I'll do this year tho...I'm planting blueberries and I know they need an acid soil...that's something I'll have to create.Lyndahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14189157322930654023noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3215310042560560686.post-30924402374094850462011-02-22T11:09:42.053-05:002011-02-22T11:09:42.053-05:00Granny, I never tested the soil here until last ye...Granny, I never tested the soil here until last year. When we started the beds here, I put in a good mixed soil and just kept adding compost. Since I am not planning to buy soil, just add lots of free manure compost, I thought that I better check it.Robinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12220238404223196571noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3215310042560560686.post-51569403907931775432011-02-22T10:56:39.549-05:002011-02-22T10:56:39.549-05:00You're such a good gardener! I've never t...You're such a good gardener! I've never taken a soil test, I just dig in the compost and go ;-)Annie*s Grannyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04772261218172078099noreply@blogger.com