Market Farming

[robert schuler <sunnfarm AT bellatlantic.net>]

It depends on how thick you apply the OM. If its not more than 2" thick and 
if you roto-till it thoroughly it will decompose by mid June. I always 
sidedress N to compensate for any loss. I often plow down some very massive 
overgrown cover crops and plant the next
day, as long a I broadcast 50 pounds of N per acre I have never had a problem 
with tie up. As long as you don't give the soil indigestion you will be all 
right..... Bob.
Sunny Meadow Farm
Bridgeton, NJ.

bob111higgins AT comcast.net wrote:

> Hi All:
>
> I know there were postings on this earlier, but I can't seem to find any 
> "conclusions" --  I have shredded leaves and spoiled hay on hand that I 
> could till into my potato beds prior to planting, the leaves esp. to 
> increase acidity and both for organic matter.
>
> Normally I would have done this the previous fall. If I do it now, will it 
> tie up too much nitrogen or have other ill effects? Am I better off just 
> composting this material with soon-to-come grass clippings?
>
> Thanks!
>
> Bob Higgins
> Red Brick Farm
> Hopewell, NJ
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