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"I had my soil tested at Motzz a few weeks ago. I thought $60 was a bit high. I won't be doing that too often.
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"Mary, that's funny you mention the meat thermometer. I was just thinking yesterday that a meat thermometer would make a good soil thermometer. I have a couple of them. Any thoughts on my comment about germinating seed at our current soil temps?"
"Good thread :)...common problem out here....
Where did u get ur soil tested ? I might recommend Thelma @ Motzz Laboratories in East Phx...a client that I put in their facility who I know often comes highly recommended....she has been established…"
Where did u get ur soil tested ? I might recommend Thelma @ Motzz Laboratories in East Phx...a client that I put in their facility who I know often comes highly recommended....she has been established…"
"Yes, Catherine gave the same advice. I've been keeping it moist and I've got a drip tape system set up. Hoping for the best. Thanks for the input."
"Sounds like you are ready for an awesome crop.
If you haven't had much rain this monsoon, consider watering the fallow garden a bit. The soil critters need a bit of moisture to do their work."
If you haven't had much rain this monsoon, consider watering the fallow garden a bit. The soil critters need a bit of moisture to do their work."
"I've added compost, composted manure, peat moss and sulphur for pH reduction and fertilization and also alfalfa pellets to boost the nitrogen. My soil was tilled for the first time in February. I'm prepping the soil for my Fall/Winter crop."
"I remember buying the same package of "Soil Acidifier" for $10 at HD a few years ago and when I looked at the labeling I saw "ammonium sulfate". Then I kicked myself because I had a 20 lb bag of the same stuff in my garage that I had bought for…"
"Yes, I found their website but I don't see any sulphur products."
"Maybe someone can confirm this for sure but upon further research I think it was Fertizona."
"I got mine from a farm supply company out in Wadell. It was around 15$ for a 50lb bag. Cant remember what the name of the Company was. There used to be a thread on here but it got removed. Im sure there is someone on here that knows the name of the…"
According to my recent soil test I need to reduce the pH of my soil which puts me in the same situation as most new gardeners in the valley. I've been advised to use elemental sulphur. I bought some "Soil Acidifier" at HD, $10 for a 6 lb. bag which…
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Hi Kevin, I happened to be kicking around in my page here at VPA and noticed this comment from you. Sorry for not replying, I never saw it. Hopefully your question was answered back in July or August. I don't think we get 'pinged' when there's a new Comment. Next time try a Friend Request, that shows up in the Inbox.
I don't think you've been around much lately, hopefully you still drop in.
Cheers ~ Mary
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