Market Farming

[Janet Bachmann <janetb AT ncat.org>]

I would use the shredded leaves and spoiled hay as mulch, rather than 
till them in.  I have been very pleased with potatoes grown barely 
covered with soil, but with a 6-inch or deeper layer of mulch.  They are 
easy to "dig" and so much cleaner at harvest time.  Let the earthworms 
do the tilling.
Janet Bachmann
Fayetteville, AR

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.
>