I had a soil test run in 2014, shortly after I purchased my property. I applied lime at the recommended levels and have been fertilizing as recommended for the last 3 years. I just re-tested and need some help interpreting the results and working up a strategy to continue building my soil. I'm making progess but still have a ways to go.
Here are the results for 2014 and 2017:
The easy part is that I need to reapply lime in "Boonie."
My phosphorus (P) level has increased but potassium (K) has barely moved. I've been planting a wheat and oat mix for the last 3 years - would switching over to rye help build up my K level?
My sodium (NA) level is up in both plots, which I assume is a function of 3 years of fertilizer application - correct? Are these numbers anything to worry about?
Both calcium (CA) and magnesium (MG) went up - and the CA went up dramatically. What could cause this and is it anything to worry about?
If you see anything else in the soil report results worth noting please let me know - this is all new to me!
Thanks,
Brian
Here are the results for 2014 and 2017:
The easy part is that I need to reapply lime in "Boonie."
My phosphorus (P) level has increased but potassium (K) has barely moved. I've been planting a wheat and oat mix for the last 3 years - would switching over to rye help build up my K level?
My sodium (NA) level is up in both plots, which I assume is a function of 3 years of fertilizer application - correct? Are these numbers anything to worry about?
Both calcium (CA) and magnesium (MG) went up - and the CA went up dramatically. What could cause this and is it anything to worry about?
If you see anything else in the soil report results worth noting please let me know - this is all new to me!
Thanks,
Brian