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Scranton, Pa

We close on the new house Friday and I want to till, add amendments and get my winter rye started before Monday. I know adding to much at once isn't good so I wanted to see what I should amend now and what should I wait till the spring to add. I plan on adding 5 yards of compost and the shredded fall leaves for the OM plus the recommended lime.

The soil sample from my diary http://www.bigpumpkins.com/Diary/DiaryView.asp?season=2016&grower=70975&action=L

10/5/2016 7:13:28 PM

Deer Park, WI

Your soil looks like its in pretty good shape. Try to ensure the lime is "dolomitic", which is the form that contains magnesium, as you Mg levels are a bit low.

While your high organic matter will provide a good source of nitrogen and sulfur, you'll want something a little more readily available to ensure a robust rye stand. I'd recommend adding Ammonium Sulfate (nitrogen and sulfur) as a broadcast before you till and seed.

10/6/2016 8:56:55 AM