RE: Got my soil sample, got some questions
I'm back at work and have my notes.
The lime was actually $107 per ton. I assume that it must be pelletized.
The other numbers were ( I assume these are in ppm? ):
Potassium (recommended range of 250-300) was 43, recommended 400# of potash for $34.
Magnesium (recommended range of 200) was 69, recommended 150# for $15.
Phosphourous was ok.
Calcium was ok and would be increased by the lime.
I don't have anything in my notes for nitrogen. I'll ask her again.
Woodust, noted your opinion on three of the plants. The reading I have done on Crimson indicates that it will do okay in colder climates if you plant it in early spring. Also indicates that it grows well in well-drained sandy soils. I assume that is why he originally added it to the list. I'm definitely going to go with the Canola eventhough it is an annual. I've heard too many good things about it firsthand. I might drop the chicory idea, tough.
I don't understand why I could not work up the soil with a truck if I could with an ATV. It's a really sandy mix with just a little low-grass and weeds growing on it. Doesn't look to me like it would take much to break it up. I was also thinking about planting a couple of patches in buckwheat to help break in the soil a little?
Thanks all for the advice on lime. Looks like I definitely need to check around on prices.