Re: Fw: sand v. organic matter
John,
I have recently had good experiences with gypsum and clay soils. I am
currently renovating an old orchard that was planted in a sticky black clay
soil containing 65% clay. I added gypsum and incorporated it in,as well as
injecting gypsum through the under-tree irrigation system. I have seen a
dramatic increase in the soils ability to adsorb water, and plan on continuing
the injection through-out this growing season as well. I totally agree with the
authors that recommend working organic material as opposed to adding sand.
The best of luck. Scott M. Cully
> >John-
> > In response to the addition of gypsum, I need to know where are you
> >located to give you an accurate answer. Some soils will benefit, with
> >others you are just wasting money.
> > Also, read my response to pumpkinguy on all the disadvantages of sand.
> >My opinion is to stay away from sand altogether.
> >
> >John Pritchard
> >
> >
> >>Any additional information on sand would be great. What do you think of
> >>coarse vs. fine sand. I have read that coarse is much better. How about
> >>gypsum?
> >>
> >>
> >>Thanks,
> >>John
> >>
> >>
> >
>
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