| Soil Preparation and Analysis 
 
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          | Subject:  Offering soil test interp guidance 
 
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            | Joze (Joe Ailts) | Deer Park, WI | In addition to the helpful advice provided by users on this forum, I extend my offer to help provide guidance for interpreting soil tests and generating customized reqs for fertilizer/nutrient additions to your patch.  
 In the interest of "teaching a man to fish", I have written a comprehensive soil testing and nutrient management guide specific to giant pumpkins where I dive into each of the measurements and nutrients on a soil test.
 
 https://www.stcroixgrowers.org/collections/how-to-guides/products/giant-pumpkin-growers-guide-to-interpreting-soil-tests-managing-fertility
 
 The guide & 1:1 guidance has helped many achieve personal bests in their patch. The guide costs $12, which essentially covers printing and shipping costs.
 
 Why am I doing this?  I do it for the love of the hobby, genuine interest in soil fertility, and the satisfaction of watching a fellow grower achieve greatness in their patches.  :)
 
 
 | 3/7/2020 12:36:24 PM | 
		
            | pumpkinpal2 | Syracuse, NY | sight unseen, outstanding - JUST  what a 14-years-ago-was-my-PB grower like me will need!  wish i had a few minutes right NOW... | 3/7/2020 5:32:02 PM | 
		
            | jay958 | Ontario | where does one send the soil analysis?
 
 | 11/25/2020 6:03:18 PM | 
		
            | PatrickW | Soldotna,AK | Joe I just received and read your guide. Very good work. Thank you. | 12/22/2020 7:03:24 PM | 
		
            | Caper1388 | Cape Breton Nova Scotia | I have the guide it's a really good read. Joe I really appreciate you taking the time the last two years and helping me with my soil test results. I followed your recommendation and  beat my old PB by over 500lbs | 12/22/2020 8:26:43 PM | 
		
        
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