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Mount Wolf, Pa

I had my soil tested & here are the results:
Soil pH: 7.2
Phosphate: 710 lb/A
Potash: 530 lb/A
Magnesium: 1258 lb/A
Calcium: 8728 lb/A

Exchange Cations (meq/100g)
Acidity: 0.0
K: 0.6
Mg: 3.2
Ca: 15.7
CEC: 18.7

% Saturation of the CEC
K: 3.0
Mg: 16.9
CA: 80.1

Any ideas on what would improve my soil?

I am new at this, but I believe I need more Potash & Calcium. I also need to reduce the pH.

What is the best way to increase potash levels?
I plan on adding gypsum to increase calcium levels. How much is needed per 100 sq feet?
Is sulfer the best thing for reducing soil pH, and how much do I need to add per 100 sq. feet?

Any help would be gteatly appreciated. Thanks.

3/27/2004 3:24:00 PM

Cornwall UK.(50N 5W)300ft.

If you can find some cow or sheep manure that would be a good source of Potash as would seaweed don't use wood ashes as they will increase your pH.

You don't need to add any Calcium.
IF the soil sample was taken after a period of winter rain it would have low N because of leaching this has a knock on effect of raising pH,when the weather improves N levels will rise naturally and this in turn will lower the pH without you doing anything.

3/27/2004 5:44:15 PM