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Re: type of soil to use



Ron Thomas wrote:

> Hi, the soil where my garden is, is mostly white heavy clay.
> My idea is to compost "in place" in preparation for next season.  My
> question is, should I roto-till in straw and manure, or are there other
> materails which are cheap and plentiful which would be better to use.

I don't see how you can go wrong rototilling in anything that is organic and
has not been treated with pesticides or herbicides.
Straw is OK but, there is not much mass for the volume.
        When I visit in-laws in SW North Carolina I chat with the
cooperative extension agent there who is  quite a fan of gypsum  to lighten
up soil, but there are many kinds of clay, and you should get local
recommendations in this respect. Considerd a cover crop after you have
rototilled, and  a soil test in the spring.

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