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Re: Brown Thumb in Utah with Questions

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On 07:41 AM 4/12/01, Margaret Lauterbach wrote:

 >Most of JC's advice was very good, but if you add sand to clay-ey soil,
 >watch out. You may create an adobe, of concrete consistency if you don't
 >use enough or too little sand.  I think the right mix is 1/3 the depth of
 >your loose soil.

I haven't had a lot of experience with clay soil, but I would think that 
you can avoid making adobe by adding compost and vermiculite too (which is 
part of Mel's soil recipe).   To me, one of the main features of adobe 
bricks is that they are made of clay and straw, mashed together when wet, 
and no air spaces.  We add sand, compost, and vermiculite to our garden 
soil to help create air pockets so the roots don't drown and so the soil 
stays soft and fluffy.

Of course, the *best* way to know what to do about your particular soil is 
to ask at your local garden center.  Your local experts will know more 
about what the soil is like in your area, and be best able to advise you on 
what to do to make it grow good veggies.

jc


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