This latest snow storm in February reminded me that winter is still around. Many growers are spending time this winter pulling soil samples for analysis. However, as spring planting gets closer in the April – May time frame and March in some places. Winter is a good time to check the soils current nutritional levels….
Soil Samples Check out this article on the Midwest Labs News Site.
Check out this document as you prepare for your soil testing this fall and want to understand what the numbers mean on your soil test report. Interpreting Soil Analysis View more documents from Midwest Laboratories.
The Weekly NE Ohio Crop Weather Report – December 29, 2009 gives an excellent summary of 2009 along with some lessons learned. A lot of valuable lessons were learned in 2009 : Dealing with high moisture corn – some grain bins may need to be purchased in the future. The need for testing corn for…
Do you still wonder what those report values mean. Look at this blog entry from Midwest Laboratories. In the post you will find a resource to help explain those values you see on your report. The folks at Midwest Laboratories also have online capabilities which allow users to see recommendations for different types of crop…
In today’s economy, having a beautiful lawn would not seem to be a homeowner’s priority. But consider what a green, healthy lawn can do for you … - improves your home’s value – curb appeal is absolutely necessary for selling - maintains your home’s worth if you are not planning to move - encourages you…
The answer to growing beautiful gardens and bountiful vegetable plots is in the soil. Quality soil is the most important and basic need for plants. Professionals and experienced amateur gardeners know the importance of proper balance of minerals and nutrients to growing healthy beds and lawns. Greenery requires a chemical balance to function properly and…
Instead of taking your best guess at fertilizing, use soil testing to scientifically determine which minerals and nutrients are needed in your soil. Different plants require different nutrients, and your soil will change from year to year. Several nutrients are absolutely essential for proper plant growth. Equally as important is the pH level. Midwest Labs…
The best time to take samples for soil analysis is 2-3 months before you seed your fields or plant your garden. This ensures that you’ll have enough time to get your results and make changes by adding fertilizers, lime or compost. The soil takes time to react with the chemicals, so retesting after applying treatments…