Would like to test

Tom in Kingman · 05-18-2012, 10:25 PM

Being a "rookie" gardener I read a lot. I understand the things that the soil needs are represented by letters (potash etc.) but can't seem to find any way of knowing what is in my soil NOW. We presently grow in a hoop house using big pots. The best I can do with my present tester is check PH and moisture. We try to set up every pot to accomidate the veggie that it will host. If I could test for the other important stuff it would make me feel a lot better. Thanks.

feldon30 · 05-21-2012, 07:02 AM

Contact your County Extension Service.

Sequoia · 10-27-2012, 10:44 AM

You can look up soil testing centers near your area. They'll have you send in a sample and give you a report of everything that is in your soil, including amount of organic matter.

05-18-2012, 10:25 PM	#1
Tom in Kingman Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Kingman AZ Posts: 9	Would like to test Being a "rookie" gardener I read a lot. I understand the things that the soil needs are represented by letters (potash etc.) but can't seem to find any way of knowing what is in my soil NOW. We presently grow in a hoop house using big pots. The best I can do with my present tester is check PH and moisture. We try to set up every pot to accomidate the veggie that it will host. If I could test for the other important stuff it would make me feel a lot better. Thanks.

10-27-2012, 10:44 AM	#3
Sequoia Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Santa Cruz, CA Posts: 4	You can look up soil testing centers near your area. They'll have you send in a sample and give you a report of everything that is in your soil, including amount of organic matter. __________________ Sequoia Red Worms, for all your vermicomposting needs!

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05-21-2012, 07:02 AM	#2
feldon30 Birthday Hug Monkey Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Houston, TX Z9 Posts: 424	Contact your County Extension Service.