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Phoenix, AZ

I am finding I have huge quantities of natural carbonates in my soil...upwards of 20%. I would like to hear from others that know they have this type of soil and have still had success growing large pumpkins. I am certain my management of this soil type has not been as good as it could be. However, I am learning but would be nice to hear from others.

Ben

5/6/2006 1:36:52 PM

Pocatello ([email protected])

Judging from the response, not too many? My soil is quite
calcareous. After studying all that I can, the only conclusion that I come to is lots of organic matter! The only other thing might be delving into humic acid, but I haven't tried that route.

5/8/2006 4:57:18 PM

Pocatello ([email protected])

I tried to get a calcareous support group going, but it died by way of depression among the potential invitees... (well, sort of... I don't want to talk about it...)

5/8/2006 4:59:34 PM

Phoenix, AZ

Cliff,

Lets talk about what you did regarding nutrients and your levels. I would like to know how they compared to mine.

5/10/2006 2:17:46 AM

Pocatello ([email protected])

Actually I haven't had a soil test in a while. My soil is
so think and heavy that I've decided to put nothing but
organic matter and natural ferts on it. My salts got WAY
out of wack.... so I decided that I will no longer try to
figure out "a bag of this and a bag of that", I just put on
compost and use things like fish and seaweed.

I suppose that this fall I ought to bite the bullet and get
another test. Oh, on my website... the test listed from the
fall of 2003 is the latest...

5/10/2006 3:54:14 PM