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NE Arkansas

So we have an auger for our tractor... has anyone used an auger to loosen the soil deeper? Something I wondered about doing at the end of the season or do you think it would cause issues cause if my clay? I know I'd have to reamend but I have to every year

4/29/2017 11:19:29 PM

Owensboro, Ky.

j, I am in contact w/local farmer who owns a tractor pulled tool, called a sub/soiler? 1 tine plow, that is approx. 20 tall, who I hope will run it thru my pkn patch, and break up deep clay...then I hope to add bunches of well aged cow manure. This shit don't even smell anymore!!! Peace, Wayne

4/30/2017 2:12:10 AM

Eugene,OR

I used an auger once to drill dozens of holes to do exactly what you are talking about. I drilled about 30 holes at about 10 planting sites. It worked great. My only caution is that is might be hard on your tractor's clutch. I had to replace mine the next year, & I believe that my drilling binge was a big reason why it burn out.

4/30/2017 9:48:11 AM

NE Arkansas

That's the idea vineman... Wayne I have considered that too... Just know I could go deeper with the auger...

4/30/2017 10:00:59 AM

Central Illinois

There have been people here that used handheld augers, maybe ask on facebook too

4/30/2017 10:19:44 AM

NE Arkansas

Baitman did they like the results?

4/30/2017 11:58:39 AM

Central Illinois

From what I remember they did ,have you done a advanced search on google for this site,thats the best way to find what you want

5/1/2017 9:46:44 AM

Central Illinois

https://www.google.com/search?q=auger+site%3Abigpumpkins.com&rlz=1C1ASUM_enUS726US726&oq=auger+site%3Abigpumpkins.com&aqs=chrome..69i57.13118j0j7&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8

5/1/2017 9:47:42 AM