DIY Soil Testing on Our New Homestead

[@alexisedwards4595]

Some farmer friends all said it took about two years of soil mending before they could plant in ground! I’ve done soil test at UGA extension office. It’s a ton of help!

[@SummerGoddard]

I’m excited to see how you amend it! It seems overwhelming to me!

[@McVeyMcFarm]

There’s a co-op here that will supposedly spread lime on our pastures for us. So I’m sure that will help! As far as the garden area, I’m trying to decide if we should just do raised beds, or try to really amend the soil in that area. I like the idea and look of raised beds, but it will definitely be more expensive.

[@francoismassin8649]

Your property is so big 🤩

[@debradiane3929]

Nice video! Thank you for sharing your test. I have been wanting to buy one, but the reviews were not very good on most, so I hadn't gotten one yet. Love seeing more of your property. It is very beautiful. My husband and I have 10 acres in Western Washington State. Ours is mostly woods though.

[@McVeyMcFarm]

The instructions made it really easy, and clear to read the results. The hard part will be amending the soil to get it where it needs to be!

[@katiemorgan1092]

UGA extension also does soil testing if you want to compare your results. Georgia clay soils and all the rain we get are not forgiving, so I have to amend my soil pretty frequently also

[@McVeyMcFarm]

Yah, I’m contemplating just doing raised beds for the garden area. I know the clay can be awful!

[@alexisedwards4595]

Some farmer friends all said it took about two years of soil mending before they could plant in ground! I’ve done soil test at UGA extension office. It’s a ton of help!