Asked April 23, 2024, 2:45 PM EDT
Hello! I recently got my soil test results back and it indicates that my nitrogen in my raised beds is low, but my phosphorus and potassium are very high. Actually, for "hand raising" this soil and using the hugelkultur method to fill these beds about three years ago, I am really surprised and quite disappointed in the results! I will attach a picture of the results for your reference, but I'm curious...how can I fix this? The testing company is recommending a 12-0-0, like blood or feather meal. But, I've also read that dahlias don't like a lot of nitrogen so I'm worried that this will tip the scales too far the other direction. I'm also really hoping that this is something that can be quickly remedied by adding things to the soil versus growing a legume cover crop because...well, I was VERY eager to start flower gardening this year and I'm about to have 30 dahlia tubers that need a bed (I KNOW I can't be the only one guilty of this) . I appreciate any guidance you can offer!
Boulder County Colorado