Honestly, not much. The type and amount of clay is similar. The general appearance might be different as the organic matter is likely higher in central Texas versus the Gulf Coast due to the difference in vegetation during soil formation. Terms like “gumbo” are not technical descriptors but are more colloquial in their use. For example, ac farmer in Louisiana might refer to high clay soils as “Tiger” dirt. 😄
Got a touch of anxiety when you put your hand in the soil crack! We have this soil in my part of Texas and I always feel like there's all kinds of snakes and spiders living in those cracks.
Hello. I am wondering how drainage of the field work in rainy season?. Because here in Indonesia he have to make furrow to keep field productive and it such heavy work
That would be San Antonio! All our older homes are built on pier and beam for this reason, because they can handle the movement much better than slab. If you build on a slab you've got to go much deeper than you typically would if you want to avoid expensive foundation issues down the road.
@@CorbinBohneYup. I've noticed the newer homes are all on slabs on houston black as I look around zillow and I pass them right up. Wish they would do pier and beam for these new builds.
Yup I've got buyers regret with my slab foundation. I grew up in Oklahoma though and knew the soils are like this in this region of the US. Still stinks though.
True; if you don’t do anything about directing the water away from the house. Gutters aren’t mandatory in Texas for a new build like it is in a lot of Northern states so water just flows down by the foundation swelling this soil. Install gutters and direct water away from the building and also layer a good 6” of decorative rock around the foundation perimeter . Keeps the soil cooler and out of the sun.
What is the difference between the Blackland Prairie soil/clay and the Gulf Coast soil/clay "gumbo"?
Honestly, not much. The type and amount of clay is similar. The general appearance might be different as the organic matter is likely higher in central Texas versus the Gulf Coast due to the difference in vegetation during soil formation. Terms like “gumbo” are not technical descriptors but are more colloquial in their use. For example, ac farmer in Louisiana might refer to high clay soils as “Tiger” dirt. 😄
Are they good for making clay bricks?
Got a touch of anxiety when you put your hand in the soil crack! We have this soil in my part of Texas and I always feel like there's all kinds of snakes and spiders living in those cracks.
Ren Obscure I know that feeling!
Thank you for your time and effort in creation of this video. God bless
Wow no weeds! Love that glyphosate in my corn, cereals, nuts, vegetables, wine, rain and rivers! Thanks farmers for destroying my gut bacteria 🦠
The shade in the middles from the corn keeps the weeds from growing moron. Also thats not corn you eat either.
What can I do (if ANYTHING) to improve this so I can plant flowers under the tree where it's at
Bring in bags of looser soil
Biochar carbon farming will help
Yep. This is what we have in Josephine, TX. When we first moved out here, we were worried the horses would trip on the cracks.
Somebody I met said Potatoes can be great for breaking up clay-is this true ?
Hello. I am wondering how drainage of the field work in rainy season?. Because here in Indonesia he have to make furrow to keep field productive and it such heavy work
It's very similar here. The internal drainage is not very good so in areas where the land is flat farmers will create beds/furrows.
@@taxodiumdistichum9678oh thankyou, i don't expect that you will give respon to me. I hope you could continually make video like this again
Thanks. I live in Corpus Christi and I have been wondering about this clay here.
Buying a house on this stuff doesn't seem like a good idea, unless that house is on wheels.
That would be San Antonio! All our older homes are built on pier and beam for this reason, because they can handle the movement much better than slab. If you build on a slab you've got to go much deeper than you typically would if you want to avoid expensive foundation issues down the road.
@@CorbinBohneYup. I've noticed the newer homes are all on slabs on houston black as I look around zillow and I pass them right up. Wish they would do pier and beam for these new builds.
Yup I've got buyers regret with my slab foundation. I grew up in Oklahoma though and knew the soils are like this in this region of the US. Still stinks though.
What grass is best for the black clay soil to avoid having cracks on soil ? Dfw area
Bermuda. It'll hold your soil together like a stitch.
I can vouch- Bermuda does a great job in this soil. You'll still get some cracking but it won't be as severe.
This is the worst soil for your house foundation.
True; if you don’t do anything about directing the water away from the house.
Gutters aren’t mandatory in Texas for a new build like it is in a lot of Northern states so water just flows down by the foundation swelling this soil.
Install gutters and direct water away from the building and also layer a good 6” of decorative rock around the foundation perimeter . Keeps the soil cooler and out of the sun.
Well as Black clay soil looks durable will the Government
Start using for Roads and Parks! Instead of steam rolling
Tar what not ???
Why are you government
Affiliated no one owns
1500 acre of Corn crops
What other lands and
Business are you running active ???