After the results of the testing I did a few days ago, I decided to try again. This time, I decided to be more patient. I made sure I let my soil sample sit for a few hours after shaking with the testing solution. I measure the clear liquid into the small test tube and added the nitrogen test tablet. After the five minute wait, there was still no real color, so I left it to sit overnight. This morning I found a deeper pink than I had previously. So the question is: Does the color naturally deepen the longer it sits and is the five minute time imperative? If so, my nitrogen is lower than low. If time is not a factor then I have low to medium nitrogen in the soil.
I did send my soil sample off to the Connecticut Agriculture lab yesterday, so I guess I’ll know in one to two weeks how accurate home sampling is.
I did send my soil sample off to the Connecticut Agriculture lab yesterday, so I guess I’ll know in one to two weeks how accurate home sampling is.
Bee Update: I got a call Monday night from my bee supplier. The bees are delayed so I'm picking them up on April 11th now. Almost there!
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