| Author | Content |
dun1kirk
Berkeley, CA
(Zone 9a)
November 15, 2007
12:14 PM Post #4195987
| Yes, it's been on my list for a LONG time. I'll do it this month. Can you refer me to a company that will provide a complete test?
Thanks. |
paulgrow
Allen Park, MI
(Zone 6a)
November 15, 2007
12:19 PM Post #4196002
| Check with your county extension office, most od them do testing.
Paul |
dun1kirk
Berkeley, CA
(Zone 9a)
November 15, 2007
12:23 PM Post #4196012
| I've tried that. Believe it or not, they told me to just obtain a home test. So, if you know of a reputable company to refer me, I would appreciate it.
Thanks |
paulgrow
Allen Park, MI
(Zone 6a)
November 15, 2007
12:47 PM Post #4196084
| Her's a link to a company, I've never used them but a couple of folks have and been happy with the results.
Paul
http://store.midwestlabs.com/ |
wgnkiwi
Burlingame, CA
(Zone 9a)
November 15, 2007
01:02 PM Post #4196133
| The county extension offices here in the San Francisco Bay Area don't offer soil testing. I believe we are one of the very few areas in the country that are missing out on this service. I've made attempts to have my soil tested before but the fees charged by the private laboratories make it prohibitive. Thanks for the link to MidWest Labs - they are offering a free first time test and their prices are great. |
paulgrow
Allen Park, MI
(Zone 6a)
November 15, 2007
02:11 PM Post #4196311
| Your welcome |
victorgardener
Lower Hudson Valley, NY
(Zone 6b)
November 15, 2007
09:51 PM Post #4198031
| Paul, do you have a home test? I'm curious about their accuracy. I would like to see the results from the Extension vs. the home test. Thanks for the article.
Victor |
geneivy
Kyle, TX
(Zone 8b)
November 15, 2007
11:05 PM Post #4198334
| Paul, do you have any knowledge of the "PH meters" for the hobbiest such as the Rapitest unit and are they of any value? |
paulgrow
Allen Park, MI
(Zone 6a)
November 16, 2007
08:55 AM Post #4199131
| I've never used a home test.
For the low cost the extension charges plus the recommendations they provide I never saw a reason to try it my self.
Paul |
victorgardener
Lower Hudson Valley, NY
(Zone 6b)
November 16, 2007
08:56 AM Post #4199134
| Thanks - our extension charge is not low. |
paulgrow
Allen Park, MI
(Zone 6a)
November 16, 2007
10:04 AM Post #4199333
| How much do they charge? |
victorgardener
Lower Hudson Valley, NY
(Zone 6b)
November 16, 2007
12:04 PM Post #4199784
| I haven't done it in a while but there were two tests available - a reasonably priced simple pH test and a more expensive (don't remember how much) nutrient analysis. |
geneivy
Kyle, TX
(Zone 8b)
November 16, 2007
12:26 PM Post #4199906
| Paul, I know there are some VERY expensive PH meters but the "rapidtest" is about $30. We propagate plants, our native soil is very alkaline, and we use lots of raised beds. The extension service charges $12 for the kind of test you describe so it is cost prohibitive for as many beds as we would need to do. Thanks for your input. Gene
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KyWoods
Melbourne, KY
(Zone 6a)
November 16, 2007
02:18 PM Post #4200298
| I wonder if Lowe's or Home Depot sell tests? |
paulgrow
Allen Park, MI
(Zone 6a)
November 16, 2007
03:03 PM Post #4200455
| Probably in the spring and summer. Our Lowe's garden dept is all Christmas stuff now. |
KyWoods
Melbourne, KY
(Zone 6a)
November 16, 2007
03:46 PM Post #4200599
| Ooooo, that's right--forgot about that! Haven't been in there for a while. |
