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How is all of this rain affecting the garden. #876643

Asked July 10, 2024, 11:26 AM EDT

I am a Master Gardener and plan to create a poster for our county fair on how the rain has affected the gardens. I am particularly interested in nitrogen levels.

Faribault County Minnesota

Expert Response

Hi,

This is not an easy question to answer. It depends on many things. See this:

https://blog-crop-news.extension.umn.edu/2020/08/when-it-rains-it-pours-how-heavy.html

https://crops.extension.iastate.edu/encyclopedia/nitrogen-losses-after-heavy-rains

For most home gardeners I'm not sure nitrogen loss is going to be a big concern. I'd be more worried about the roots of some plants rotting, the spread of moisture-loving diseases and soil compaction.

This story may be of some help:

https://www.farmanddairy.com/top-stories/how-to-manage-your-garden-after-too-much-rain/267001.html

Good luck!


MJ Replied July 11, 2024, 10:41 PM EDT

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