May 6, 2010 at 1:09 am
#693946
Genesee Hill
Participant
I moved into my house in 1996 and have grown a vegetable garden every year. I never had the soil tested, nor have I ever regretted not having the soil tested. I am still alive. The previous owner used the garden many years prior to me and she is well into her eighties.
In my humble opinion, you do not need to test the soil, unless you want to know the exact ph level. Most vegetables grow well in West Seattle gardens.
Tomatoes need direct sun and warmth (south facing). Corn likewise. Lettuce and the cole crops definitely don’t need as much heat but do like sunny areas.
Go for it!