permaculture

[Ted Markow <tbag.markow@verizon.net>]

Mark,

I recently got the soil sample results from my 3 small organic plots.  They 
each
show different values but none are in the deficient range.  The problem is 
that
each plot has excessive levels of various nutrients/elements (is that what 
they
are?):  two plots have too much calcium and the other has too much phosphorus,
pH, and organic matter (is it possible to have too much organic matter?).

What I'm getting at is that you suggested to Frank to halve the dose 
recommended
by the soil testing service (mine is the U of Maine).  Is this because it's
easier to add nutrients than balance excessive nutrients?

Ted

Mark wrote:

>
> Frank, my guess is that you may have a hard time finding many of these
> better materials at reasonable prices.  If it was me and a soil test showed
> a pressing need for something I'd apply half the dose recommended by the
> locals and carefully observe the results.  Maybe you should become a bio ag
> consultant...
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