Muck Soils in New Yoke 1245 



6. A wide variety of crops may be grown on such soil. Its nat- 

 ural capacity is indicated by the native vegetation. The more 

 peaty deposits will change into muck after cropping and tillage. 

 The high percentage of nitrogen available in well managed muck 

 soil makes it especially suited to crops that are used for their vege* 

 tative growth. In addition to vegetables this includes hay, espe- 

 cially timothy, roots and potatoes. With proper fertilization fair 

 yields of corn may be secured. Even bluegrass has been observed 

 to make a good growth on muck soil, presumably areas rich in lime. 

 In the early stages of the development of muck land it is advisable 

 to plant only the stronger feeding field crops such as hay, corn and 

 potatoes. The tillage of the latter aids in breaking up the soil 

 in preparation for the more delicate feeding roots of the vegetable 

 crops. The more sensitive crops should be planted only on the 

 best quality of muck land. 



