Calling Tucson/Southern Arizona Gardeners

flyingbrass · February 25, 2013

I was bad about not keeping something growing in all my beds year round. I meant to, but I didn't know what to use cheaply for a cover crop and didn't get around to doing it. If nothing else, the roots help break up the soil and add some biomass.

As far as iron deficiency symptoms on some crops, could your soil ph be a factor? Our soil is alkaline, and so is our water. That's why I added some soil sulfur this year. I gather it's probably not a bad idea to make mixing in some sulfur a regular habit.

I'll try to check with some local Starbucks shops to see if I can get coffee grounds.

February 25, 2013	#11
flyingbrass Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Glendale, AZ 9b Posts: 90	I was bad about not keeping something growing in all my beds year round. I meant to, but I didn't know what to use cheaply for a cover crop and didn't get around to doing it. If nothing else, the roots help break up the soil and add some biomass. As far as iron deficiency symptoms on some crops, could your soil ph be a factor? Our soil is alkaline, and so is our water. That's why I added some soil sulfur this year. I gather it's probably not a bad idea to make mixing in some sulfur a regular habit. I'll try to check with some local Starbucks shops to see if I can get coffee grounds.