Market Farming

["Trailside Farm" <dafu AT socket.net>]

A water well we drilled this summer produces water that is borderline saline.  Total dissolved solids = 698ppm, electrical conductivity = 1.09mmhos/cm and sodium absorption ratio = 3.92.  Is anyone irrigating vegetables with water of similar quality and, if so, with what results?  What mitigation measures do you recommend (I have read that raised beds and drip irrigation help--we already use both).  Also, we plan to build a hoophouse this fall. Inside, beds won't receive any rainfall to help leach built-up salts.  Problem?

 

I have read about the science behind all this but would like to hear about some real-world experiences from other farmers.  Thanks.

Dan

Trailside Farm

Calhoun, Missouri