Healthy soil and sustainable growing

[Harvey Ussery <boxwood@nelsoncable.com>]

> I live in Central Florida. Do you know if No Till is good here?
>
> Thanks
>
> Rhoda

As Paul pointed out, the "burning" of humus in the soil is likely even 
faster if you till in a warmer climate, so that is an argument in favor 
of no-till.

One caveat, though: Mulches are great for no-till. In your area, though, 
you will find that the microbes and other soil-dwelling friends "eat up" 
your mulch even faster than they do here in northern Virginia. So 
getting your hands on sufficient mulching material will be even more of 
a challenge for you.

If you have the space--grow your own! (A great way to both generate more 
mulching material and improve the soil over which it's growing.)

Good luck.

~Harvey

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