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Help with interpreting soil test results and implications for my 93 sq. foot garden in NE Ohio #761204

Asked July 12, 2021, 1:09 AM EDT

I have a small but productive vegetable garden in the suburbs of Cleveland Ohio. I've had the soil tested in both 2019 and 2021 by UMass agricultural extension, and have the printed results. I'm confused by the comparison between 2019 and 2021, and by some of the results and how to improve the soil. UMass does not take phone consults on the results, so I'm hoping that OSU experts could help me interpret them. I'm happy to provide copies of my 2021 soil testing and can give a pretty concise report on the issues. Are you available to confer with me?

Cuyahoga County Ohio

Expert Response

i would contact your local Ohio State extension office. They should be able to help you to interpret the results. 

An Ask Extension Expert Replied July 12, 2021, 10:41 AM EDT
not sure how to respond to this person. Any suggestions?

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Help with interpreting soil test results and implications for my 93 sq. foot garden in NE Ohio

I have a small but productive vegetable garden in the suburbs of Cleveland Ohio. I've had the soil tested in both 2019 and 2021 by UMass agricultural extension, and have the printed results. I'm confused by the comparison between 2019 and 2021, and by some of the results and how to improve the soil. UMass does not take phone consults on the results, so I'm hoping that OSU experts could help me interpret them. I'm happy to provide copies of my 2021 soil testing and can give a pretty concise report on the issues. Are you available to confer with me?

From: Susan H Taft
Submitted: 07/12/2021 1:09 AM


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An Ask Extension Expert Replied July 12, 2021, 10:41 AM EDT
Ok, i advised them to contact their local extension office for help. 

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Question #0031135 has been assigned to you by Teresa F.

Help with interpreting soil test results and implications for my 93 sq. foot garden in NE Ohio

I have a small but productive vegetable garden in the suburbs of Cleveland Ohio. I've had the soil tested in both 2019 and 2021 by UMass agricultural extension, and have the printed results. I'm confused by the comparison between 2019 and 2021, and by some of the results and how to improve the soil. UMass does not take phone consults on the results, so I'm hoping that OSU experts could help me interpret them. I'm happy to provide copies of my 2021 soil testing and can give a pretty concise report on the issues. Are you available to confer with me?

From: Susan H Taft
Submitted: 07/12/2021 1:09 AM


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An Ask Extension Expert Replied July 12, 2021, 10:48 AM EDT
I'd be happy to contact my local Ohio State extension office, but I don't know of it. Could you please send me the relevant contact information?
Susan Taft

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The Question Asker Replied July 12, 2021, 4:52 PM EDT

please give the city and county where you live so i can look up your extension office. Thanks

An Ask Extension Expert Replied July 13, 2021, 7:35 AM EDT
I'm in Cuyahoga County in the suburban East side town of Pepper Pike.
Susan


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The Question Asker Replied July 13, 2021, 10:36 PM EDT

The extension office in Cuyahoga county is at 12200 Fairhill Rd,<personal data hidden>. It seems to be the only office in the county. Good luck . 

An Ask Extension Expert Replied July 14, 2021, 8:14 AM EDT
Thank you!
Susan

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The Question Asker Replied July 15, 2021, 4:34 PM EDT

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