Re: CULT: new to iris growing
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- Subject: Re: [iris-talk] CULT: new to iris growing
- From: M* D* G*
- Date: Thu, 6 Apr 2000 09:41:44 -0700
>
bonds@istar.ca
> writes:
>
> << The soil is "new subdivision clay" and I was going to simply add
> triple mix, peat moss, and aged cattle manure to prepare a number of
> beds, but was wondering if there was anything else I should add for
> iris - a bit of sand for drainage? >>
> > From: irisborer@aol.com
> Hi....um.... You!
> I think we share the same soil and so I can speak to bed preparation.
What
>
> For the bearded irises, however, you'll need to lighten up our clay
somewhat.
> I've learned that sand isn't the answer. Wet clay + sand = concrete.
In "my" opinion coarse sand works great. Just a little makes cement. At
least a third of the soil has to be sand, 8" soil needs 2 1/2" sand.
In my area builders sand is the finest " smallest grains " it would not
work.
1/3 clay + 1/3 coarse sand + 1/3 compost = great soil
Mike Greenfield
redear@infinet.com
Zone 5b SW Ohio USA
Who has consumed too much "fertilizer" and has grown too big
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