Dear Ms. Jaeger, An Albrecht analysis is the only analysis worth purchasing in our opinion and even then the labs vary. For a full Albrecht that doesn't fudge on the calcium analysis requires the proper equipment and therefore I recommend Green Gold Laboratories in America. A full, standard soil analysis with Cations and Trace minerals is $35. This shows available colloidal minerals, organic matter, cations, trace minerals, pH, and other pertinent information. It is a tell tale for performing and non performing soils. Tests for compost, other mediums and their prices are also available.
For a consultant to review the analysis and make crop specific and geographic specific recommendations for minerals, application amounts, dates for applications, an additional $75 is charged. This is a report based on the soil analysis, which includes specific indigenous minerals, compost, etc., and all recommendations are in accordance with the California Organic Foods Act of 1990 for unlimited use in organic food production. Anyone who is interested can e-mail for a form on how to properly take a soil sample or the forms on where the one cup of soil is to be mailed. Holiday Greetings to All! Cecilia Harmon [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi all, May I ask, if anyone has any experience or knowledge of the Albrecht System for soil analysis and fertiliser recommendations versus the 'conventional' laboratory approach? In the organic circles in Australia the Albrecht system is being hailed as the best one to use. Except for anecdotal evidence that some growers say that it works for them, I have not seen any other literature about it, especially in regards to its adaptation to Australian soils. I am writing as research officer for organic vegetables with the Department of Natural Resources & Environment - Agriculture Victoria, and am thinking of writing an Agnote on soil testing. Many thanks for your time and any information you may have to offer. PS: I also have a small patch to grow organic vegies on and some data would help me to decide, if I should use the Albrecht System. Regards, Christiane Jaeger -- _______________________________________________ Sign-up for your own FREE Personalized E-mail at Mail.com http://www.mail.com/?sr=signup 1 cent a minute calls anywhere in the U.S.! http://www.getpennytalk.com/cgi-bin/adforward.cgi?p_key=RG9853KJ&url=http://www.getpennytalk.com
