RE: Questions for a small food plot
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Follow the directions on the back of the bag to a "T". The planting dates are also pn the back of the bag. Northern planting is a different time from the southern season. The IWC needs at least a good quality sandy loam, preferably a loamy soil, with a top soil depth of at least 10-12 inches. Take a posthole digger and dig some holes in each of the areas to be planted. Dig about 1-3 for a 1/2 acre and 6 holes for 3 acres. This will allow you to inspect the soil conditions below the surface and make any adjustments for bad sub soils. It is possible to have great top soil for an inche or two and then gravel.
We suggest that if you soil pH value is more than q point out, less than 6.0, that you lime and fertilize and wait until the following planting season. This will give the lime time to work in the soil. Also you will need to pay close attention to the extended weather forecast. If a drought is predicted, we suggest that you wait until the next planbting season. Also, you MUST rid the area to be planted of weeds and especially grasses. If the grasses are not killed off you can expect trouble in the near future. Do not be in a hurry to fail. Ridding the area of grasses can take a season. Disking and plowing will bring seed and spore to the surface.
Follow the instructions on cultipacking to a "T". If you do not follow the instructions we can pretty much guarantee failure. You can follow the instructions and still experience failure. Your a farmer now and there is a reason most farmers do not drive new Aston Martins... The uncontrollable circumstances like weather....
Romans 10:9 Psalms 42
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Romans 10:9 Psalms 42