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Lee Reich, PhD wrote:
> These are good points by Claude. In my book WEEDLESS GARDENING, although 
> I rail against tilling, I do concede a few
> situations where a one-time, thorough digging may be necessary: sticky, 
> sticky clay; hardpan; pH way out of whack; and where
> ditches, tile, or raised beds or mounds are needed to correct a water 
> problem.
> 
> Lee Reich, PhD
> 
> claude sweet wrote:
> 
> > I would like to introduce another perspective into the discussion.
> >
> > There are various methods that may be used to substitute for physically
> > incorporating materials into a soil profile - tilling, plowing, double
> > digging, rototilling, etc.
> >
> > Substitutes for such physical methods (non-tilling) include herbicides,
> > organic and inorganic mulching regimes, etc.
> >
> > A physical intervention is necessary to correct the problems associated
> > with soils such as 1.)  a subsoil that remains after contractors scrape
> > off the top soil, 2.)  heavy clay or very sandy soils, and 3.) compacted
> > soils that present drainage problems.. Solutions may include one or more
> > modifications such as raised beds, trenching to install drainage fields,
> > and the addition of organic materials to modify the structure/texture of
> > the top 24 (or less) inches of the soil profile.
> >
> > Soils with chemical problems such as pH or excessive amounts of sodium
> > add to the problems of providing a favorable environment for root 
> > growth.
> >
> > The problems are complex and a "one solution fits all" approach is very
> > simplistic. Plant health is the best defense against diseases and pests.
> > It should start with insuring a plant will grow and thrive throughout
> > its lifetime. Putting a $10 tree into a $100 hole will help to insure a
> > deep rooted tree that will withstand storms and droughts.
> >
> > An approach that will allow various non-tillage solutions assumes that
> > the existing soil structure will support positive plant growth. The
> > measurement of success varies according to the commercial or home
> > gardening evaluation standards.
> >
> > What is practical on a small scale using hand labor may fail to be
> > economically viable on a large commercial scale. A gardener may derive
> > pleasure and satisfaction by walking among the plants daily and hand
> > pulling or hoeing weeds; however, on a farmer generally fines this
> > solution is almost impossible to accomplish and hiring additional
> > skilled help is uneconomical unless the value of the crop is extremely
> > valuable.
> >
> > Claude Sweet
> > San Diego, CA
> >
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Carol Deppe
Author of BREED YOUR OWN VEGETABLE VARIETIES:  THE GARDENER'S AND 
FARMER'S GUIDE TO PLANT BREEDING AND SEED SAVING (See table of contents, 
excerpts, & reviews at http://www.chelseagreen.com.)  

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