junkjunkie
Member
- Joined
- May 28, 2016
- Messages
- 37
- Location
- West Georgia
- Tractor
- 8N, Kubota MX5200, ASV RC100 w/ 60" magnum
Gotta remember this soil here is almost like beach sand and this is the first year it hasn't been woods... I'm going to plant it kind of heavy with some sort of cover, winter wheat or something, that I can disc back in in the spring and build up the soil.
Yeah, over here I have everything from red clay to sand; been dealing with many of the same issues. I've had good success with a mix of clover and rape (trying to fix nitrogen and improve the drainage of the soil). Things like rape, turnips, cucumbers and sweet potatoes do well in acid soil, and can give you some extra browse and organic matter while the lime is working. I'm considering a season of sun hemp to till in as green manure to add some organic matter and help develop the soil structure.
Glad to hear you're still working it though. I'm fixin to open up a couple more acres and build an elevated box stand at one end (it's on the list anyhow).
Keep us posted on your summer progress.