growing in clay soil

Rurumo

Rurumo

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Clay soil can be excellent. Add in plenty of organic matter and dig deep to loosen up the soil in a huge circle around the plant. Gypsum is a great amendment in soil, both for calcium and to loosen up the earth. It's a good idea to have it tested before you start amending things though, just so you know what to add.
 
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victoryou

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Rurumo said:
Clay soil can be excellent. Add in plenty of organic matter and dig deep to loosen up the soil in a huge circle around the plant. Gypsum is a great amendment in soil, both for calcium and to loosen up the earth. It's a good idea to have it tested before you start amending things though, just so you know what to add.
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thank u!
 
LewberDewber852

LewberDewber852

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Rurumo said:
Clay soil can be excellent. Add in plenty of organic matter and dig deep to loosen up the soil in a huge circle around the plant. Gypsum is a great amendment in soil, both for calcium and to loosen up the earth. It's a good idea to have it tested before you start amending things though, just so you know what to add.
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Good info. I have a heavy clay soil so glad I stumbled upon this.
 
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victoryou

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Rurumo said:
Clay soil can be excellent. Add in plenty of organic matter and dig deep to loosen up the soil in a huge circle around the plant. Gypsum is a great amendment in soil, both for calcium and to loosen up the earth. It's a good idea to have it tested before you start amending things though, just so you know what to add.
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can i put 2 plants in the same circle/hole if its big enough?
 
GroBud

GroBud

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Biochar adds good aeration and lasts forever, well hundreds of years anyways. biochar benefits include decreasing soil acidity, retaining water and nutrients, removing unwanted contaminants, and providing a home for beneficial soil biology to thrive.

Worm castings won't burn plants but adds a multitude of nutrients. I highly suggest anyone growing anything to start a worm bin or compost pile. With the worms you not only get castings ( which take a long time to get bulk ) but you also get concentrated worm juice that can be diluted, a little goes a long way.
 
bam0813

bam0813

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Dig it? It says your a young strapping Romanian? Lol you should be able to dig more holes than a grounghog lol. Seriously though i cant see any benefit to it.
 
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victoryou

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bam0813 said:
Dig it? It says your a young strapping Romanian? Lol you should be able to dig more holes than a grounghog lol. Seriously though i cant see any benefit to it.
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i made some pretty wide holes where i will mix the native soil with some potting soil some chicken manure, worm humus and some perlite
 
GroBud

GroBud

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victoryou said:
i made some pretty wide holes where i will mix the native soil with some potting soil some chicken manure, worm humus and some perlite
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Plants need to be established well before putting them in chicken manure. Not saying itll burn but theres a probable chance fresh manure could be too hot. As organic matter breaks down it heats up.
 
bam0813

bam0813

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I agree a longer “ bed” would be the way to do it vs. two in one. I get ground is ground but the should have their space. Best of luck
 
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victoryou

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GroBud said:
Plants need to be established well before putting them in chicken manure. Not saying itll burn but theres a probable chance fresh manure could be too hot. As organic matter breaks down it heats up.
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i would make sure to not add so much in my mix i am just looking to create some nice soil where they could grow easily
 
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