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Soil Saver Notes
Sixty farm ponds have been constructed in Culpeper and Rappahannock counties during the past six yean. The ponds range in size from 0.3 acre to 31 acres and comprise a total area fo 65 acres. Three additional ponds are under construction at the present time and many are under consideration in both counties.
Proper fertilization of ponds is of utmost importance in maintaining the best conditions for fish culture. During periods of heavy rainfall which may cause the fertilized water in the pond to be replaced by fresh water, additional fertilizer should be applied. Normally, 1500 lbs. of 8-8-4 or its equivalent per acre is an adequate application applied during the seven warm months of the year. .
Considerable misunderstanding seems to exist as to when ponds should be fished. Many pond own. ers are of the opinion that fishing should be limited during spawning season. This is true only in the case of Bass until they have spawned the first time. Large mouth Black Bass do not spawn until they are approximately eight inches long, therefore the original stockers should not be removed from the pond until they have spawned. Bream may be taken any time during the year without damage to the population.
H. H. Hutcherson of Winston has constructed another open ditch drainage system on his dairy farm near the Tea Room. Mr. Hutcherson said he could not afford to have wet, swampy areas in his pasture and crop fields, and he is eliminating them as fast as possible. Soil Conservation Service technicians assisted Mr. Hutcherson in laying out and designing the drainage system. Construction work was done by a local contractor.
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