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by JPack
May 5th, 2023, 2:51 pm
Forum: Soil management and compost forum
Topic: JPack's Soil Test Results - 2023
Replies: 9
Views: 537

Re: JPack's Soil Test Results - 2023

Hi Morph, Just over 2 weeks ago, I dropped the fast-acting gypsum at what-ended-up-being 9.7 lbs/K and then received 0.25" rain. There hasn't been any meaningful rain since then (again, I irrigate my small front yard, but not the bulk of the acre in the backyard). So far, no bleaching at all. Lookin...
by JPack
April 18th, 2023, 2:13 pm
Forum: Soil management and compost forum
Topic: JPack's Soil Test Results - 2023
Replies: 9
Views: 537

Re: JPack's Soil Test Results - 2023

Thanks Morph and Andy, I'll go ahead and try the 10 lbs/K gypsum and report back on how it goes! Quick question, given the Ca and Mg numbers haven't really moved with the previous gypsum apps at 5 lbs/K (and apologies in advance if these questions don't make sense - as we go along, I'm trying to lea...
by JPack
April 17th, 2023, 2:10 pm
Forum: Soil management and compost forum
Topic: JPack's Soil Test Results - 2023
Replies: 9
Views: 537

JPack's Soil Test Results - 2023

https://i.postimg.cc/w74QSsjW/JPack-s-Soil-Test-Results-2023.png https://i.postimg.cc/K1cC5TsJ/JPack-s-Soil-Test-Results-Compilation.png Hi Andy and Morph, Happy Spring! I attached my 2023 soil test results. For easy reference, I also attached a spreadsheet compiling my year-to-year test results. H...
by JPack
June 24th, 2022, 12:27 am
Forum: Soil management and compost forum
Topic: JPack's Soil Test Results - 2022
Replies: 5
Views: 995

Re: JPack's Soil Test Results - 2022

Thanks for those clarifications. Now all we need are some ATY-branded mortars and pestles! I really appreciate your help, Morph and Andy - thank you!
by JPack
June 23rd, 2022, 1:21 am
Forum: Soil management and compost forum
Topic: JPack's Soil Test Results - 2022
Replies: 5
Views: 995

Re: JPack's Soil Test Results - 2022

Thanks, Morph! Phosphorus and potassium both need to go up, which is why on the 19-19-19, and calcium can rise while magnesium can fall, hence the gypsum. You can continue at 6 pounds if you want, or raise the amount if you prefer. Go as high as 10 if you like. When you say go as high as 10, are you...
by JPack
June 21st, 2022, 5:25 pm
Forum: Soil management and compost forum
Topic: JPack's Soil Test Results - 2022
Replies: 5
Views: 995

JPack's Soil Test Results - 2022

https://i.postimg.cc/8Fgv7B4B/JPack-s-Soil-Test-Results-2022.png Hi Morph and Andy, I am later than I would like to be with posting this year's results, but please find them attached. Here’s a link to my 2021 results thread: https://aroundtheyard.com/forums2/viewtopic.php?t=26581. In mid-April this...
by JPack
April 30th, 2021, 1:43 pm
Forum: Soil management and compost forum
Topic: JPack's Soil Test Results - 2021
Replies: 2
Views: 225

Re: JPack's Soil Test Results - 2021

Sounds good, Andy. I'll repeat the plan this year. Wish the "astounding" aspect of my soil was a better kind of astounding... If you need any Epsom salt, just let me know. Thanks again very much for your time helping me!
by JPack
April 25th, 2021, 3:01 pm
Forum: Soil management and compost forum
Topic: JPack's Soil Test Results - 2021
Replies: 2
Views: 225

JPack's Soil Test Results - 2021

Happy Spring ST6! My 2021 soil test results are attached, and here’s the link to my 2020 results: https://aroundtheyard.com/forums2/viewtopic.php?t=25634. • Lawn size: 1 acre (only 2500 sf front yard, rest the back yard – relevant for pH discussion below) • Irrigation: front yard irrigated, back yar...
by JPack
March 31st, 2020, 1:51 am
Forum: Soil management and compost forum
Topic: JPack's Soil Test Results - 2020
Replies: 3
Views: 265

Re: JPack's Soil Test Results - 2020

Hi Andy, First, as always, thanks so much for your time to help with my soil test interpretation, especially right now with everything that’s going on and the situation you described in your “Running a Little Behind on Soil Test Interpretations” post. I hope your wife and household are continuing to...
by JPack
March 25th, 2020, 2:25 am
Forum: Soil management and compost forum
Topic: JPack's Soil Test Results - 2020
Replies: 3
Views: 265

JPack's Soil Test Results - 2020

Hi ST6! My 2020 soil test results are below. I followed your soil remediation plans in 2016 – 2018 at my old house. Late 2018, I took a new job and was in transition between old and new locations until end of summer 2019 when I bought my current house. Due to that situation, I had to take 2019 off o...
by JPack
April 29th, 2018, 11:23 pm
Forum: Soil management and compost forum
Topic: JPack's Soil Test Results - 2018
Replies: 12
Views: 493

Re: JPack's Soil Test Results - 2018

OK, great - thank you TimmyG! I was wondering if Sta-Green had fallen off the list in the past month for some reason. Glad to hear it's still good. Also, just fyi, I had guessed at the 12 lbs/K based on the last few posts in this interpretation: https://aroundtheyard.com/forums2/viewtopic.php?f=11&t...
by JPack
April 29th, 2018, 11:05 pm
Forum: Soil management and compost forum
Topic: JPack's Soil Test Results - 2018
Replies: 12
Views: 493

Re: JPack's Soil Test Results - 2018

Also, here are a couple pics that I took of the label in case they help. At the bottom of the bag, it says "guaranteed by solu-cal." I figured the reason why you included Sta-Green as a recommended lime in that interpretation I linked to above is because it is just rebranded solu-cal? https://s17.po...
by JPack
April 29th, 2018, 10:50 pm
Forum: Soil management and compost forum
Topic: JPack's Soil Test Results - 2018
Replies: 12
Views: 493

Re: JPack's Soil Test Results - 2018

Thanks. I guess I got mixed up? I had decided on Sta-Green based on your recent opinion in this interpretation: viewtopic.php?f=11&t=23620&p=319739&hil ... en#p319739
by JPack
April 29th, 2018, 10:37 pm
Forum: Soil management and compost forum
Topic: JPack's Soil Test Results - 2018
Replies: 12
Views: 493

Re: JPack's Soil Test Results - 2018

Hey Andy, I'm sorry work has been so busy for you lately. Just wanted to follow-up with you on the above and see if you agree that the Sta Green Rapid Lime will work for me this year, and if so, what the rates will be for the 18-24-6 and the lime? Will it be 5 lbs/K monthly (except July & August dor...
by JPack
April 16th, 2018, 1:26 am
Forum: Soil management and compost forum
Topic: JPack's Soil Test Results - 2018
Replies: 12
Views: 493

Re: JPack's Soil Test Results - 2018

Andy, I'm with you on the potassium issue and overall approach to caring for the soil, so I'll go with the 18-24-6. My source for the Pennington lime was 45 minutes away, and I don't have any bags on hand now to send a picture of the current label. However, after reading more about the Pennington li...
by JPack
April 14th, 2018, 6:59 pm
Forum: Soil management and compost forum
Topic: JPack's Soil Test Results - 2018
Replies: 12
Views: 493

Re: JPack's Soil Test Results - 2018

Thank you Andy! I have two options for readily available starter fertilizer: either 18-24-12 or 18-24-6. I would prefer to use the 18-24-12 because it is $10-$15 less per 50 lb bag, but if that potassium number is too high, I can afford to use the 18-24-6 too. For lime, I have always used Pennington...
by JPack
April 12th, 2018, 3:06 am
Forum: Soil management and compost forum
Topic: JPack's Soil Test Results - 2018
Replies: 12
Views: 493

Re: JPack's Soil Test Results - 2018

Not sure if the image links for my test results are working in my old 2017 and 2016 threads... Just in case, here they are:

2017:

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2016:

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by JPack
April 12th, 2018, 2:56 am
Forum: Soil management and compost forum
Topic: JPack's Soil Test Results - 2018
Replies: 12
Views: 493

JPack's Soil Test Results - 2018

Hi ST6! My 2018 soil test results are below. This will be my third year following the ST6 soil remediation plan. Here is 2017: https://aroundtheyard.com/forums2/viewtopic.php?f=11&t=21854&p=300906&hilit=jpack#p300906 And here is 2016: https://aroundtheyard.com/forums2/viewtopic.php?f=11&t=19024 Stil...
by JPack
March 12th, 2017, 12:06 pm
Forum: Soil management and compost forum
Topic: JPack's Soil Test Results - 2017
Replies: 4
Views: 152

Re: JPack's Soil Test Results - 2017

Sounds good. I'll check out iron (ferrous) sulfate and pick up some copper sulfate. Andy, thanks!
by JPack
March 12th, 2017, 10:56 am
Forum: Soil management and compost forum
Topic: JPack's Soil Test Results - 2017
Replies: 4
Views: 152

Re: JPack's Soil Test Results - 2017

First, thank you very much Andy! Gotta love progress and moving in the right direction. I'll repeat my same schedule from 2016 with 19-19-19 at 5 lbs/K and calcitic lime at 9 lbs/K. For iron, I would love to do regular Milo, but yeah, that cost thing.... Even waiting and getting my season's supply d...