Market Farming

["Michaele Blakely" <mjb AT premier1.net>]

----- Original Message -----
From: Ann ODonnell <castoriver AT juno.com>
To: market farming <market-farming AT franklin.oit.unc.edu>
Sent: Thursday, February 03, 2000 1:41 PM
Subject: Re:soil tests, micronutrients


> I recently had my soil tested through extension and had very low levels
> of S. (~5ppm). My pH is also low: 5.5. Can I just spread Sulfur dust on
> the surface? Will this be toxic to good microbes? Affect the pH?
> Also had astronomical levels of Mn. (~50ppm) Can anybody explain this?
> Is there anything I can do about it?

Ann:
At first I read your message to read too high of Mg. then realized it was
Mn.  I didn't know about that one so I looked it up in the reference I use
for soil testing.
Know Your Soil
A handbook for understanding your soil report
by Amigo Cantisano

According to Amigo's thought 50ppm is at the high end of being okay.  I've
used this reference for a while now when I'm starting new fields.  His
advice is right on target.  I wouldn't worry about it and just keep with a
good soil building plan.

Michaele
Growing Things
Carnation Wa
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