Ask the Expert FAQs: Soils and Composting
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Questions are listed in chronological order with the most recent submissions at the top. To view all of the FAQs in this category, go to Soils and Composting.
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Will a soil test determine why my seeds did not germinate?
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Does University of Maine Cooperative Extension test plants for lead?
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Do you test soil for toxoplasmosis?
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What are some general recommendations for fertilizing in a limited space for growing vegetables?
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Will adding compost adversely affect the soil I’m growing vegetables in?
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Should I rotate my vegetables in raised beds even if I am taking out about half or more of the soil each year and adding new?
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Does paper products like coffee filters in a home compost pile increase the risk of PFAS?
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How can I turn my backyard into a new vegetable garden?
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What is the best soil for growing Lavender?
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What form of sulfur should we add to our vegetable garden to decrease the pH level?