Re: Adding Clay
Mike,
I think you have made a very astute point. What's more important than a high
CEC level is knowing what your CEC level is based on your soil test so that
you can develop the proper fert program for your type of soil.
Chris
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>I would have to agree with Larry that a low CEC didn't stop them from
>making it happen . Low CEC means low holding power of nutrients and there
>are obvious ways around it. Understanding that............ You would have
>to fert. low doses frequently and consistantly.
>
> My experience with Bentonite was it was used to seal newly made ponds
>from leaking. Adding clay is experimentation in uncharted waters(soils)
>and would limit it to a test patch......Brock
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