Re: newbie in Idaho
WELCOME.........Cliff and other newbies don't forget to look at the
archives lots of info on all those subjects. Cliff understanding your
weaknesses and addressing them is half the battle. I like to use a
balanced fert 15-15-15 granular...........say 15-20 lbs per 1000sq ft, and
lots of compost to help break up the clay.....gypsum
helps..............good luck....brock
>Hello,
>
>(I sent this earlier, but I don't think it went out to the list. I must
>have got on the wrong side of "majordomo". ;-))
>
>I've been on this list for a few days. What a surprise it has
>been to find this resource!
>
>This is my first year to try growing the AG. I would invite you to
>comment on the following...
>
>My strengths:
>
>Full sun, all day long, sun up to sun down
>Lots of space
>All the water I need
>
>My weaknesses:
>
>Clay soil, not nutrient rich (yet)
>High soil PH (don't know for sure, but probably higher than 7.5)
>Wind (oh, does the wind blow here!)
>Short growing season
>Cool nights
>Lack of experience
>
>Is there anyone else on this list that is in the Rocky mountain
>region? What tips can you give? I'm at about 4500 feet in
>elevation. I've noticed that most growers are in the northeast,
>south, and west coast areas.
>
>My plants were started indoors with help from a heating pad.
>Right now they are at the first and second "true leaf" stage.
>Should I be farther along at this point?
>
>This year I'll probably need to rely on commercial fertilizer. That's
>at least until I can get my soil built up. What formulation do you
>recommend?
>
>Oh well, that should be plenty enough for now.
>
>Warm regards, Cliff in Idaho
>
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