I did a basic home soil test a few days ago, and I saw that my soil contains low amounts of phosphorus and potassium, and very low amounts of nitrogen. I also have a slightly basic psh. There were some recomendations on what to add to the soil, but that would be really expensive, and I only have about $125 for soil amendments, I was wondering what I would be able to add, as either compost, or as fertilizer, that would cost very little. I have a patch that is about 1200 square feet, and the amounts I was supposed to add were almost a pound per 100 square feet, of nitrate of calcium, and triple super phosphate, and muraite of potash, and none of those are that cheap.
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Noah
Apr 14
Soil ammendments for a low budget.
Soil ammendments for a low budget.
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Can you up load a copy of your soil test?
Generally speaking good compost is always a good addition. You can put lots on. I would suggest 4-5 yards if well broken down. There are lots of nutrients in the compost but if you tests are low and you want to do this on the cheap. I would get some 6-24-24 or similar analysis fertilizer from a farm supply. this should cost you around $20/bag. I would apply a whole 55 lb (25 kg) bag to your patch. This will bring up you soil levels significantly. I don’t generally recommend this product for giants but it is the cheapest way to add the nutrients you need. if you have money left, get yourself some mychorriza of some kind. Best money you will spend.
The soil test was not a very accurate test, and just said I had low phosphorus, potassium, and really low nitrogen, as well as high ph. I can add up to 27 pounds of a 5-20-20 granular fertilizer, and I am working on making some compost (should be about 1-3 yards) and will add that to the patch. Also, I was not actually sure about the mychorriza, and was not going to get it, but if that is the way to go, then I'll see what I can get. Help is appreciated. Thanks.