So a few months ago my wife and I purchased a 10 acre property in East Texas. On the property there is about 6 acres of pasture that we plan on using for grazing. My question is, is it bad that the pasture is North sloping? I’ve tried to do research and I'm not really getting any answers. I understand that the pasture won’t get as much sunlight as a south sloping pasture, but in East Texas is that a good thing? Especially in drought seasons? All of this is concerning grass growth.
It should be fine. There will probably be less grass on the slope in the north direction. Also, you can level out spots to make a flat, or level area, which will get more sun and warmth. I have a similar climate in the high country, Northern Arizona ranch area.
Since the sun rises in the east and sets in the west I see no problem with a north-sloping pasture.
I would be more concerned about what kind of grasses are growing there vs what I plan to put on the pasture.
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