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Re: soil sterilization

Vivian's problem is mine too! I have a small area for my garden, so I
cannot rotate crops effectively. I tried non-chemical methods of
sterilizing the earth, but this year has been the worst ever. My
tomatoes were willted before they could come to fruition, the eggplants
are stubby and misshapen. So, whoever has an option other than letting
it lie fallow for a year under black plastic, please post it to the list
rather than private email.

Square foot gardening is a natural for anyone like me with very limited
space--it makes intensive gardening productive.  However, for the
limited space gardener who tries to maintain organic methods, this
problem of soil born pathogens is a nightmare!

Linda
in RI where it continues to rain

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