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Soil test interpretation

by2

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So I had the brilliant stoner moment a few weeks back and sent in a sample with out having a complete plan on how to proceed.
So I hope that it can be useful at least and that the community can help me with what amendments to add / not to add.

I might want to stretch the soil a bit. So thought to buy a bag of pre-made living soil or just some peat and aeration if nutrient levels are to high.
I have 2x20 gallons of living soil and took equal samples from both of them, from several places and then mixed it up and sent in a sample.
The plan is to remix the 2 pots, split one pot in 2x15 gallons for moms and 1x20 for flowering.

The soil test is in German but I have translated it to the best of my knowledge, I also included the original one.

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cdgmoney250

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A few things first.

It would be important to know what your
Base Cation Saturation Ratio is. (BCSR)

what is the Cation Exchange Capacity? (CEC)

Total Organic Matter by %

Your ph is a bit high and will give you problems down the road if not addressed now, so I would add some Soil Sulfur to the mix up to the max recommended application amount.
 

by2

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A few things first.

It would be important to know what your
Base Cation Saturation Ratio is. (BCSR)

what is the Cation Exchange Capacity? (CEC)

Total Organic Matter by %

Your ph is a bit high and will give you problems down the road if not addressed now, so I would add some Soil Sulfur to the mix up to the max recommended application amount.
I don't think I can answer most of those questions with this test, I. can't seem to find it in the any way test. I guess that I ordered the wrong test.
And my German is also not so good so I have to look up a few thing and that makes it even more complicated.

I agree that a PH of 7 is high and I would like to lower it. Seems like I can order some Sulfur granulates that are meant for a lawn but I guest that makes no different.

Thanks for the help. much appreciated
 

by2

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What happens when you grow plants in your soil? How do they look? Do you have specific problems or reccuring issues?
Nothing special going on, and plants have been looking generally happy.
The reason I decided for a test is because I want to remix the soil so I have the same in all pots to start off with.
And I can't get more of the same amendment mix that I have so thought to maybe just get what I need instead of a mix.
 
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