This is a good time to put some effort into the less glamorous side of gardening, although creating the perfect tilth can be rewarding in itself. |
Rotating corn with forages on minesoils is encouraged because soil tilth rapidly improves with forage cover. |
This organic matter helps to maintain good tilth, helps to hold moisture, and acts as a storehouse for plant nutrients. |
Putting carbon in the soil improves tilth, soil structure, nutrient retention, rooting depth and stability. |
Usually, a pass is made with a rolling cultivator to bust up the clods and make for a finer tilth. |
This he mows and lets decay, allowing the organic matter to break down, improving tilth. |