We have 4 acres of what use to be peanut fields in alabama.
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3po3 on Dec 10, 2011My best advice for you is to start with a soil test from Alabama cooperative extension. Here's your info: http://www.aces.edu/anr/soillab/ They can tell you what you need to balance your soil and grow plants. I thought I was doing all the right things with my veggie garden until I got my soil tested. Costs a few bucks, but it will save a lot of money in the long run. You can avoid buying a lot of fertilizer inappropriate for your site.Helpful Reply
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Rachel M on Dec 10, 2011Great idea....thanks!!Helpful Reply
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Douglas Hunt on Dec 11, 2011Since peanuts are a nitrogen-fixing plant, your soil may not actually be that bad, but, as Steve suggests, a soil test is the starting point. It will tell you what to do. Also, you need to make sure that you are going to be able to get water to all those young trees you are going to plant. Regular, deep watering is crucial to their getting established.Helpful Reply
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Rachel M on Dec 11, 2011Yes Douglas I have thought of that. Thank you. I just really think that the soil has been used up, it has been 17 years since it was a peanut fieldHelpful Reply
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Douglas Hunt on Dec 12, 2011The soil test will tell the story, Rachel. Here's hoping it's not as bad as you expect.Helpful Reply
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Bob and RodMan S on Dec 12, 2011Don't know what trees you have coming in.but while you're in touch with the extension service get a list from them of native species that could satisfy the needs under which you made you first selection. Trees already suited to the particular soil and climate conditions of any region are more likely to be successful with minimum maintenance. Good luck and send us pictures.Helpful Reply
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Rachel M on Dec 12, 2011I will thank you all...I will be going to the ext. office today and send that sample off.Helpful Reply
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Rachel M on Dec 12, 2011I will also take pictures and put them on here also.Helpful Reply
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