Soil Test $$Savings

B-KayCh

Six Pointer
Started doing soil samples in 2008 when established our current plots. We plant 1.75 acres in Fall and 3 acres in Spring(1.6 is Sunflower patch for doves). Got out of the habit last couple years, and putting out starter fertilizer, 18-24-12 when we planted. Pulled my samples again this year, turns out only needed Nitrogen and Potash. After planting this weekend, sat down and did the math. For my Fall plots we saved $40 overall on fertilizer. That's enough to almost cover wheat and oat seed,$47.

Know this is nothing new to lots on here but for those who don't it's well worth it to start. You'll save some money and better yet get better results. If you don't know where to get started with soil samples many on here would be happy to help or your local Ag Ext office, most even loan out core tool. They start charging $4/sample in Nov until April. Free otherwise.

Just $0.02.


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