have a 1/4 acre plot in east texas red clay/loam thats at 5.7 Ph. have had raddish and red clover work in past, but have not grown very big. any ideas on pelletized/barn lime, where to get it between austin and rusk, and application rates? thought i read somewhere that you need a ton an acre to raise ph 1 point. thanks
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On small plots like that, when I didn't have time for a soil test, I've always used bagged lime and just turn it white. Ten bags=500 lbs. , and that's what I would try first.
Southland Feed in Rusk probably has it. -
great, thanks. you think that will put me over 6.0 so i can plant chicory? or should i go with something more pH tolerant to be safeComment
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im looking at elbon rye because its ph tolerant, anybody have experience with it?Comment
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Why not winter rye thats even better? Stuff grows the fastest out that family and is easily established.Originally posted by EastTexasTiger View PostComment
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Elbon rye for a fall plot ? That's when I plant it, and I've had pretty good luck with it planted in conjunction with wheat.
You should have had a lime recommendation with your soil test. Per acre or per sq. foot is usually what they do.
I just put out 500 lb. today on a narrow strip of a plot that I will plant in clover and chicory this fall.Comment
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