Analysis
P(lb/A)
K(lb/A)
Ca(lb/A)
Mg(lb/A)
Zn(ppm)
Mn(ppm)
Cu(ppm)
Fe(ppm)
B(ppm)
Salts(ppm)
Results
Rating
Analysis
Soil pH
Buffer Index
Est.-CEC
(meq/100g)
Acidity
(%)
Base Sat.
(%)
Ca Sat.
(%)
Mg Sat.
(%)
K Sat.
(%)
Organic
Matter (%)
Results
AMENDMENTS
Soil pH needs to be lower. So first, do NOT apply any liming material, including wood ashes. To help reduce the pH, do one of the following.
OPTION #2 - Apply one and a half pounds of elemental ("free"/85-100% pure) sulfur (as a fine powder, called "flowers of sulfur") per 100 square feet. Preferably, mix either one into the soil, and retest the soil after 4 to 6 months to determine if further applications are needed. Option #2 works slower, but is longer lasting.
FERTILIZER RECOMMENDATIONS: Apply 4 lbs (10 cups) of 5-10-10 per 100 square feet.
The first year we used brand new Hardwood mulch and we think it spiked the PH levels and we put to much mulch down. We had on average 4"-6" of mulch on the entire garden.