4 Key Insights from Oregon Super Soil's Latest Soil Test Report

Blend Date: April 27, 2023 | Test Date: May 18, 2023

Welcome to the latest update on Oregon Super Soil! We're thrilled to reveal the results of our newest batch, blended on April 27 and tested on May 18. This batch stands out as our first to include guano, a powerful organic fertilizer known for boosting soil fertility with high phosphorus content.

Why Guano Makes a Difference

Guano, derived from bat droppings, is a nutrient powerhouse. It delivers nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium—three essentials for thriving plants. By adding guano to our latest Oregon Super Soil mix, we've supercharged its nutrient profile to help your plants grow stronger and healthier.

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Soil Test Results: What the Numbers Say

Let's break down the key findings from our recent soil test, compared against target ranges for optimal plant growth:

Soil pH: At 6.4, it falls within the ideal range of 6.2–6.8. This slightly acidic balance ensures plants can absorb nutrients efficiently.
Organic Matter: A remarkable 41.8%, far exceeding the target of 5–6.9%. This boosts soil structure, water retention, and nutrient availability.
Nutrient Retention Capacity: Measured at 22.9, above the target range of 11–16. This high cation exchange capacity (CEC) means the soil effectively holds and supplies nutrients to plants.
Nutrient Content: Packed with essentials like phosphorus, potassium, calcium, magnesium, sulfur, zinc, manganese, iron, copper, and boron.

The Oregon Super Soil Advantage

At Oregon Super Soil, we craft the ultimate growing medium for your garden. Our unique blend includes aged Douglas fir bark fines, plant compost, pumice, perlite, sand, peat moss, cow and chicken manure compost, bat guano, alfalfa meal, fish compost, fish bone meal, feather meal, biochar ash, and limestone. These ingredients create a soil rich in organic matter and nutrients while enhancing structure, water retention, and microbial activity.

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Whether you're starting with our Super Soil Starter Kit or powering growth with our Root Enhancer, we've got solutions for indoor and outdoor gardening. Just add water, and you're ready to grow!

Conclusion: Quality You Can Trust

Our latest batch of Oregon Super Soil shines with its optimal pH, exceptional organic matter content, superior nutrient retention, and diverse nutrient profile. These qualities, combined with carefully selected ingredients, make it ideal for a wide variety of plants.

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Ready to elevate your garden? We offer options for every grower, from our Starter Bag for beginners to Bulk Soil for large-scale projects. Add our Root Enhancer for an extra boost!

Explore more in our Learn About Gardening section, featuring guides on soil basics and the benefits of Super Soil. Remember, a thriving garden starts with the right soil. Choose Oregon Super Soil for a sustainable, organic, nutrient-rich foundation that nurtures healthy plants.

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"The natural growth of your precious plants matters most. Purely organic materials are essential. That's our specialty—keeping it simply superior to less natural alternatives."

— Donald Lynch, Founding Member, Oregon Super Soil

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