Investigating Forage Radish and Compost as a Means of Alleviating Soil Compaction in Post-Plant Bramble and Blueberry Fields

Project Type: Partnership
Funds awarded in 2013: $14,958.00
Projected End Date: 12/31/2017
Region: Northeast
State: Connecticut
Project Leader:
Mary Concklin
University of Connecticut
Description:
Report of three year study examining effects of compost and forage radish on impacting soil compaction at 2 levels (0-6 inch and 6-18 inch depths) in esablished blueberry and raspberry fields.
Type:
Fact Sheet
File:
Author:
Mary Concklin
Target audiences:
Farmers/Ranchers; Educators; Researchers
Any opinions, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this publication are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the view of the U.S. Department of Agriculture or SARE.