#193185 - 03/17/08 06:26 PM
Zone 5 High Desert Any help appreciated
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FallingLeaf
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Loc: New Mexico
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#193850 - 03/19/08 11:30 AM
Re: Zone 5 High Desert Any help appreciated
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FallingLeaf
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Hi Emgar2
I posted this question to the Extension Horticulture Agent and first got this answer.
Question: What zone is Sandovola county just out of
> rio Rancho and what is the ph
> of the soil average?
> Thanks
First answer:
Most of Sandoval County falls into USDA plant hardiness zone 7a. The pH
will vary a lot, but my gut feel is that it likely runs about 7.5.
Then a few hours later got thiscame form the same extention office?
You are probably in Zone 6. Most of the soil in this
area is alakine and requires compost. To be sure what
you soil is you should have the soil tested. This can
be done with a self test kit or you can check with the
extension office for a test done at New Mexico State
So I thought I knew the zone but now who knows...
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#193852 - 03/19/08 11:33 AM
Re: Zone 5 High Desert Any help appreciated
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FallingLeaf
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I was so worried about the land I forgot my water comes from the city.. The person I tried to get to dig a well said all he would promise is a straight hole, $25,00.00 please..To this I bought a water truck and we bring the water in..
I am very confused now on which Zone I'm. in.
Sent message to County extention agent thinking I already new and then to two different zones.
Thanks again for the info,
Edited by FallingLeaf (03/19/08 11:41 AM)
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#207640 - 05/09/08 02:14 PM
Re: Zone 5 High Desert Any help appreciated
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TinasArk
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Loc: The East Mountains, New Mexico
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FallingLeaf-
I'm interested in how your garden is coming along. I'm new to N.M., The East Mountains, High Desert AND veggie gardening.
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New to veggie gardening in the high desert of The East Mountains - near Albuquerque, N.M. All help is appreciated!
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#207917 - 05/10/08 08:58 PM
Re: Zone 5 High Desert Any help appreciated
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Pete_in_AZ
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FallingLeaf and TinasArk. Go out and get a book called "Sunset's western gardening book". It has all sorts of information in it. the one thing to remember is, they have their own "zone" system for the book. It covers more then just spring frost dates.
They have them at book stores and gardening centers.
And find out the pH of your water too.
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#207976 - 05/11/08 06:15 AM
Re: Zone 5 High Desert Any help appreciated
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elkhwc
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I was raised in NM although not in your area had experience with the types of soils you have. I agree with Dave 100% on this. Mulch and manure and you will do fine. If you have city water I imagine you are fine. There are some alkyd wells as the old timers call them in NM but you can tell them. I just think you need to build your soil up. Be patient and don't over react. With that I mean don't go out and try every off the wall suggestion from those who don't know your soil or area and climate. What works in NY won't work in this area. I have learned from my over 40 years of experience growing in these arid and semi arid conditions you can raise about anything with manure and a little water and time. And I agree the corn probably needed more fertilizer. You can supplement some with a granular type till you get your soil built up. Remember corn takes more water and lots on nitrogen. I always side dress my corn with additional fertilizer when it is around 6". Tomatoes don't need as much. They will be all leaves and stems if they get too much N. Be thankful for the sand. With a small amount of sand you can do lots. And with the caliche underneath your drainage might not be great. So keep that in mind when watering. Nothing is a better teacher than experience. Talk too any local growers you can find. They are a valuable source of knowledge. They will know so much more about your micro climate than me who is hundreds of miles away. Good luck and don't get discouraged. Gardening can be very rewarding and also very trying at times. JD
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