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  • From: "Peg Cook" <pegcook AT northnet.org>
  • To: "market farming" <market-farming AT franklin.oit.unc.edu>
  • Subject: Re: sample soil test & expert opinion
  • Date: Wed, 1 Mar 2000 16:41:10 -0500


Liz,
I checked the pH levels for both of the crops you mentioned and the pH
levels in your soil are to low for them to do well. By doing well, I mean
sprout, grow and establish a decent cover.

Peg Cook
Cook's Consulting

pegcook AT northnet.org

----- Original Message -----
From: Elizabeth Pike <pike AT always-online.com>
To: market farming <market-farming AT franklin.oit.unc.edu>
Sent: Wednesday, March 01, 2000 3:26 PM
Subject: Re: sample soil test & expert opinion


> > In looking over your soil test information, there are some major
> concerns.
> > I didn't see your % Organic Matter, but, I have a feeling it isn't
> where it
> > should be!
>
> The organic matter is listed as HM%.
>
> > The % Base Saturation for Calcium (Ca) and Magnesium (Mg) are way
> out of
> > balance! Recommend applying 2.5 T/A (yes, you read that right!) of
> High
> > CALCIUM Lime. I would strongly urge you not to seed these fields
> until Fall
> > if they are still in a sod now.
>
> Can I plant the sudangrass or sunn hemp this summer? The sunn hemp
> does well on acid soil & low fertility.
>
> Liz Pike
> Morningstar Gardens
> Pollocksville NC
> ICQ 46954468
>
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