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CLAY
CLAY
Posted by Mark (markw@rtconnect.net)
from Wyoming
on 2009-04-07 10:08:00
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clay
Gypsum must be incorporated into the soil for the best and quickest results. I agree with the prior post that the addition of organic matter will be most effective in improving your soil but I would have it tested by your Cooperative Extension Service first. The results will give a very complete profile of your soil and give recommendations.
Posted by dlpetz from 8b southern NM on 2009-04-26 09:55:00
But you did hit on a very important observation, watering for short intervals with at least 1 hour between applications is the best method for deep watering regardless of soil type. Spread the word!! -
Clay soils
What I have seen in Wyoming is clay soil and some shale. If your soil is loaded with salts, sodic, then the gypsum can help some but what you need most is organic matter, dead plants to work in that soil. Eventually that will make your soil workable and better draining.
Posted by KimmSr from MI-4a/5b on 2009-04-08 01:13:00
