RE: new veg bed soil prep?
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Donna wrote:
>I'm starting 3 new raised beds for veggies next spring. The beds are
>built -- 3' x 8' x 20". The soil is very poor and as I'm on the edge of
>rainforest/bush, digging exposes and encourages the amazingly pervasive
>roots of sword fern, berries, Oregon grape, nettles <long list>. My plan is
>to build up rather than to dig down.
>
>I've gathered mountains of leaves. Is there anything other than mounding
>them up and letting nature takes its course that I could do to encourage
>decomposition.
To encourage decomposition, you need moisture (water) and bacteria from an
organic fertilizer such as blood and bone to start the process. Wet the leaves
and sprinkle handfuls of organic fertilizer in layers of leaves. Hope this
helps.
Fred.
Sydney, AUS.
