Sand v. O.M.
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- Subject: Sand v. O.M.
- From: j*@mindspring.com
- Date: Mon, 22 Mar 1999 21:31:23 -0500
Wayne-
I thought you wanted a "lively debate" and to "mix it up a little."
After receiving your response, I got the impression that you were insulted
by my response. In a debate I always come on like a freight train, because
I like to win on the facts. I honestly meant no disrespect. If my comments
were taken that way I apologize.
I am a first year grower and need as much information as anyone else, in
the areas of cultural practices concerning A.G.'s. But, I do know about
heavy clay type soils in Ohio. That is why I so strongly caution adding
sand.
My entire point in making the statement was to show all of the
disadvantages of adding sand to a high content clay soil. I was not making
an assumption about a 100% clay soil. My area of expertise is turfgrass
management (golf courses). I have been on several golf courses that have
totally screwed up their soil profiles on greens by doing on site mixing and
possibly not knowing exactly how it should be done.
I am of the opinion that a grower should try O.M. first, and then go for
more complicated measures after seeing that it is not working. The motto is
"proceed with caution" because you might be in for a surprise if you amend a
soil without carefully weighing the options.
John J. Pritchard
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