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QUESTION: We have had our soil tested and it is extremely high in phosphorus.  We would like to grow some perennials and vegetables.  What can we grow that can live in this type of soil.  Our flowers and vegetables have all done poor in the past.

ANSWER: Hi Linda,
Thanx for your question.  Before I answer it, can you give me your general location please?
thx,
Tom

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QUESTION: We live in San Angelo, TX.  Zone 7B  It is dry and we are in a drought.  We are located in central west Texas.  South of Abilene and east of Midland, Odessa, Big Spring.  Farm land around here grow cotton and maize.

Answer
Hi Linda,
Thanx for your question.  I know your area well.  I used to go through there every winter on my way back from Kansas City when I was living in Arizona.  Soils west of the Mississippi River begin to turn alkaline and full of phosphorus and potassium the farther west one goes.  That doesn't mean you can't grow anything or your choices are limited as you can tell by your local farmers growing cotton which is grown all over the south even up to Kansas and maize/corn which is grown up to Canada's thin soils.  You can grow just about anything you like.  You will want to amend your soil with nitrogen and you can do this with grass clippings, chicken droppings, composted cow/horse/sheep/goat manure, fish emulsion, etc.  If you have a large area you may want to have someone come in with a manure spreader.  If it is just a small area you can amend the soil by hand.  The bottom line is, Someon in Central West Texas can grow the same things I grow here in Kansas City.  I hope this helps.
Tom