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Old August 10, 2014   #5
Redbaron
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I want to add that I have used a cover crop for 5 years,the first 3 years just winter rye.I also bought a Spear and Jackson digging fork that cost around $60.I will use that when I plant my tomato's and peppers next year.I did notice that the soil was damp and may have been loose enough when I planted.I always plant my tomato plants deep up to 3/4 of the plant.Peppers as deep as they were in the package.
When you were planting, did you dig up any worms?
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