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Re: New Novice Question About Spuds

I've learned that clay is no good for potatoes, sand is more of the proper soil
type. If actual area is small You could mix a lot of organic material, such as
compost or peat mould. Clay is very good for grass and similar.
Greettings..

H Bingham wrote:

> JC9211@aol.com wrote:
> >
> > Potatoes do not like lime! In fact, they prefer a more acid soil, around a pH
> > of 6 or less.
> >
>
> Ok. So how do I do that, given the clay soil I have? (I am determined to get
> a decent, edible crop of these!)
>
> Thanks in advance.
>
> Ted
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