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Hello David,

 

I’d recommend getting a soil test done thru an independent Albrecht Lab. (in USA – Brookside or Perry – both in MO I believe – I used to use the Perry Lab in USA before one was set up in Australia). Otherwise you’re really only guessing – and the next thing you “intuitively” apply may not work as well as the foliar you’ve had success with. “Hand’s on Agronomy” by Neal Kinsey (published by Acres USA) is a text I could recommend as the best on the topic – very easily read.

 

Good Luck.

 

Cheers,

 

Yours and Growing,

 

Darren J. Doherty

Applied Diploma of Permaculture Design, (Education, Site Design, System Establishment & Implementation) Permaculture Institute (1995)

Permaculture Design Certificate, Permaculture Institute (1993, 1995, 2001)

Whole Farm Planning Certificate (Train the Trainer), University of Melbourne (1995)

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-----Original Message-----
From: permaculture-bounces@lists.ibiblio.org [mailto:permaculture-bounces@lists.ibiblio.org] On Behalf Of David Orgain
Sent: Wednesday, October 15, 2003 10:57 PM
To: permaculture@lists.ibiblio.org
Subject: [permaculture] Long term sources of available Iron...

 

Hi,

  I have a calcareous soil substrate here in the Bahamas (pH 8.1) and have an iron deficiency in many of my plants. I do have an organic micronutrient spray, but applications have to happen every two weeks. Plants have been responding well to this, but I would like to think up some alternatives. Does anyone know of any long term solutions to making iron available to plants other than applying chelated iron?

 

Also, wondering if folks have heard of wood ashes lowering pH?

 

Thanks, David

 

David Orgain

The Island School, Bahamas

242-359-7625

www.islandschool.org

 

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