Jennifer Rochester wrote: > > Thanks for writing Manfred :-) > ***Share your soil test results with the list?*** > > Ha! What soil tests. This we are working on. So, would the county ag > extension service down the road be the best place to get this from? We > had planned on this, but then put it off, as we weren't sure if there > was a better way, and didn't want to become confused with all of the > fertilizer reccomendations we are sure to get. However, if this is the > best option, we will just nod politely and then do our own thing > (something we are getting to be very good at in recent years). > > Hi Jennifer. The most important thing you can do for your soil is to have a soil test done. If you can get a Brookside type test done even better.A Brookside test will tell you more about your soil then any other test available It is more then just about what fertiliser to put on. The information that you need from a soil test is the the analaysis part. It will tell what is missing from your soil, from there you can then develope a management plan to improve your soil. ie what green crops to use, what organic minerals to add to the composting system etc.
IF I Had done a soil test when i made the change from convential to biodynamics 9 years ago would not be having the problems i am having now and that is a chronic shotage of potassium. good luck to your new venture Tony Robinson Rambler FLowers New Zealand
