can't wait for spring in Nebraska
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360 Sod (Donna Dixson) on Jan 30, 2012Here we would recommend a PH soil test first. But you really can't go wrong adding compost. I really like worm castings the best! What type of soil do you have up there in Nebraska?Helpful Reply
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3po3 on Jan 30, 2012I agree with Four Season. Get a soil test, and they will tell you exactly what you need. I actually found out last year that I had more than enough organic matter, so I slowed down on the worm compost a little bit. I usually recommend cooperative extension offices for most states, but it looks like University of Nebraska doesn't offer that (silly Huskers). There is a private alternative here: https://www.midwestlabs.com/store/product.php?productid=16205&cat=266&page=1 Good luck with those veggies.Helpful Reply
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Douglas Hunt on Jan 31, 2012Not that this will help you this season, Deb, but, if you have large vegetable garden, you may want to consider planting a cover crop in the fall that you can till into the soil in the spring. Here are some of the basics from the University of Illinois's Extension Service: http://web.extension.illinois.edu/state/newsdetail.cfm?NewsID=15509Helpful Reply
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Douglas Hunt on Feb 01, 2012Deb, there are some good tips on cover crops for home vegetable gardens in this article from the Cornell University Department of Horticulture: http://www.gardening.cornell.edu/factsheets/ecogardening/impsoilcov.htmlHelpful Reply
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