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Loamy soil in Texas

2 years ago

Does anyone have recommendation of where to find loamy soil in Texas? I moved to San Antonio and found the soil unworkable. Most people grow in raised beds. Much of the Hill Country (Fredricksberg and Kerville) seem to have a similar problem as San Antonio although there are some pockets that grow grapes and peaches. South Texas (Poteet) I hear has sandy soil and does not retain nutrients. Are are areas in east Texas that has good soil?

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ken_adrian Adrian MI cold Z5
2 years ago
are you willing to move again???
HU-30660087 thanked ken_adrian Adrian MI cold Z5
kevin9408
2 years ago
last modified: 2 years ago
Soil Survey maps can be used to find the soil your looking for.

NSDA soil surveys and maps

Bexar county
HU-30660087 thanked kevin9408
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HU-30660087
Original Author
2 years ago
The soil survey maps will be very helpful. I'll start with the east Texas counties.

Yes, I will move to a location that has richer soil.

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