Growing Organic Blackberries in the Desert Requires an Emphasis on Soil Microbiology
Who says you can’t grow blackberries in the desert? South of the Organ Mountains, near Vado, New Mexico, soils are characterized by heavy calcium carbonate (aka caliche) deposits on or near the surface. This caliche becomes sticky when wet, binding together to form an impervious, concrete-like layer that water cannot easily drain through. The natural … Read more