We finally got some good rain here. Three days of a slow soak. 3″ total so far.
It wasn’t soon enough for the yams, cassava, taro, sugarcane and other tropical crops, but it will soak the pastures and bring in the grasses and weeds of winter.
Thank you, Father! We needed this!
I didn’t get to overseed the pastures with winter ryegrass this time, but I do hope that there are enough seeds already there to come up and grow. It’s a bit late in the season to plant now, so we’ll see what happens.
I’m hoping this also starts to get the pond back into shape. Maybe we’ll have a wet winter, as some have predicted.
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I am in Walton County, Florida and I agree: we certainly needed the rain. Could’ve done without so.e of the 22 knot winds, though. Not sure where exactly in lower alabama you are, but it sounds as if we share the same soil. I will be watching your channel intently for tips on how to remediate own soil. Thanks for your posts.
I don’t think it’s to late to plant some winter pasture. I know cereal rye will germinate at 33 F. If you have some seed, I would sling some out.
Thanks – I have been thinking about it. I had just about given up on this year due to all the drought.
A local rancher told me he plants in September if he can, since that gives the grass time to root well.
I’m in 9a and have planted as late as December and it seemed to do well. I don’t think it hurts to try and see what happens.