Tue 30 Dec 2008
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Average annual soil temperature should be higher than 32° summer temperature should be higher than 46° |
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Even slopes, they should be gentle slopes to prevent erosion and easy to move equipment across |
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The soil should have a balanced chemistry, should not be overly acidic, alkaline, saline, or sodic |
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Should be good water infiltration in the soil. Should be able to absorb at least .06 in of rain per hour |
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Should be a general lack of rocks to make tilling easier |
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Good soil depth to provide enough topsoil to allow for root growth |
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good drainage is needed, make sure the water table stays below the depth that the garden isn’t flooded every year. |
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good soil moisture to support plant life |
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