soil test

Eight years ago when I was working full time and all my growing activities took place in an Atlanta subdivision, I convinced myself I had to buy a soil test kit.  I splurged and bought a LaMotte model STH-4 (sounds like a revved up sports car) which is described as a "professional soil testing outfit"  and, in addition to pH, can test for nitrate nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium.  Needless to say, after a cursory test with meaningless results, I packed the model STH away and it has now resurfaced, Read more [...]