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Cal Poly Soil and Water Resources
Presented by Dr. Del Dingus


Raised beds are a common method used with the Salinas soil when growing vegetables. The soil is often furrow or sprinkler irrigated. The high clay content in the soil poses a challenge to growers when using harvesting equipment on this soil.