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  • From: growyourown@earthlink.net
  • To: North American Fruit Explorers <nafex@lists.ibiblio.org>
  • Subject: Re: [NAFEX] compost, peatmoss, and soil ph soil testing
  • Date: Sun, 27 Jan 2008 19:36:02 -0500 (GMT-05:00)

For some time I have been on the edge of posting on this subject. This
latest thread has finally pushed me over that edge.
All these recommendations are fine and dandy but are like throwing darts
in the dark. YOu need a good soil test before you start any fertility
program. You cant look solely at ph as your guide. A soil test that focuses
on the calcium/magnesium balance. Not ph and NPK.
Contrary to popular belief you do not need a ph of 5.5 or below for
blueberries. The reason this is so widely accepted is that the iron is much
more available at that level. However,if you get the cal/ mag in balance and
all the other pieces of the pie in line not only will blueberries thrive in a
higher ph but the nutrient density will be much higher leading to a fruit
that is better for you and a plant that is better able to defend itself
against disease and insect.
Good soil test are often more expensive than the university or extension
service but are a much better indicator of what the soil needs for nutrition.
Oh I thought I had much more ranting on the subject but I guess since it
is sunday evening I am to worn out to go on.

Mark Southern Ohio sending samples in on Monday



  • Re: [NAFEX] compost, peatmoss, and soil ph soil testing, growyourown, 01/27/2008

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