Re: breaking ground
>Hello everyone,
> HAPPY NEW YEAR! We are having a bit of a warm spell here in Southern
>Indiana,and I am thinking about tilling up my future AG patch. I have access
>to a tractor with a cultivator,and thought about tilling about a foot deep
>then work in some leaves and old straw that was used for fall decorations.
>Is it okay to use most any leaves? I have alot of oak leaves,is it safe to
>use these? Also will work in some cow manure in a couple days if the weather
>holds out long enough. Should I pack the soil back down when I am finished
>to help prevent erosion? Anyone got any other suggestions on building up my
>soil this time of year? Also I am going to join all the Grower Associations
>I can,to help gain knowledge. I have joined or will join; PGPGA-Ohio
>Valley-Ottawa/St.Lawrence-and the WPC. Learning that these can be a good
>source of seeds. If you all know of others that have potential,please let me
>know,THANKS.
>
>Learning Daily,
> Dewight
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Dewight and other beginners,
Most serious growers get a soil test done at a soil lab. This will help
understand just where your soil is in terms of fertility. Ask them for
reccomendations!! If the ground is dry then go ahead and work it a little
If its gummy and wet avoid touching. Oak leaves work......don't worry
about packing the soil ypu want it to remain loose. If your lucky enough
to get into the ground that would be beneficial to get the ball
rolling......brock
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