Soil analysis report

[JPB]

Hi, just recently had a soil analysis done of a field I rent which I intend to take 2-3 cuts of silage off. I was planning on just sticking 80kg/ acre ish of 20.10.10 as we have a few bags left in the shed. But I've had it tested and it looks like p and k and ph is all fine? So would 20.10.10 do more harm then good. It surprises me because the field always looks sick and I was planning to cover it muck a lot later in the year as it hasn't had any in 10 plus years.

Any suggestions welcome

 

[JPB]

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[Old Tip]

Weird if it’s not had any muck but if it’s had 20.10.10 ever year that may be the reason. Won’t do any harm just wasting your money, are there many worms if you dig a hole ?

 

[Davy_g]

With 3 cuts of silage I’d keep the k going on with the N. Maybe some Sulphur too.
Keep the 20:10:10 for a field with lower P.

 

[ollie989898]

You will be taking P and K away with each grass crop.

 

[JPB]

I think compaction is probs an issue as well to be honest. I think with added sulphar is a good idea. Something to try when I order some more bags.

 

[Blod]

I think compaction is probs an issue as well to be honest. I think with added sulphar is a good idea. Something to try when I order some more bags.

Have you done a worm count in a spit of soil? You’re hoping high teens st least.

If it’s compacted you’re not making full use of your straights.