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Hi, I got the below Western Labs soil test results back yesterday. 300sq ft plot in Boston. First year growing in it, second year growing a giant pumpkin. Any advice on amending is greatly appreciated. Thank you!

pH Soil 6.3
pH Buffer 6.6
Loam
electrical conductivity 0.17
CEC 17 Meq/100g
% Lime 0.0
% Organic matter 4.5
Nitrates 3
Ammonium 2
Phosphorous 41
Calcium 2393
Potassium 100
Magnesium 396
Sodium 32
Zinc 12.8
Iron 86
Manganese 2
Copper 5.8
Sulfate 27
Boron 0.3
%base saturation 91

Bases
Calcium 69
Magnesium 19
Potassium 2
Sodium 1
Hydrogen 9

5/6/2021 10:46:07 AM

Mill Bay, British Columbia

There should be a recommendation from Western Labs right on the report, usually based on 1000 sq ft.

https://www.stcroixgrowers.org/collections/how-to-guides/products/giant-pumpkin-growers-guide-to-interpreting-soil-tests-managing-fertility

5/10/2021 10:22:29 AM