RE: sand
- To: "'pumpkins@mallorn.com'"
- Subject: RE: sand
- From: M* C*
- Date: Mon, 22 Mar 1999 08:42:31 -0800
John,
Get some gypsum and till that into the patch. It helps to break up clay
soils. It's also a good idea to add organic matter. I don't think there is
a quick fix with heavy clay, but if you keep at it over time it will
improve.
Chris Michalec
Covington, WA
> -----Original Message-----
> From: John Failor [SMTP:buckeye5@bright.net]
> Sent: Saturday, March 20, 1999 8:45 AM
> To: pumpkins@mallorn.com
> Subject: sand
>
> I am thinking of adding some coarse sand to improve the drainage of my
> clay
> soil. I was wondering if anyone had a recommendations on how much to use.
> Each plant has about 1100-1350 sq ft. My soil varies quite a bit from one
> garden to the next. Some of it is a rather heavy clay and drains very
> poorly.
>
>
> Thanks,
>
> John
>
>
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