Re: my garden here in southern california

Hi Arah,

You live in Southern Calif. and only was able to grow some toms?!!! 
Yes it probably is your soil, so here is what you can do to improve 
it.

Light Sandy Soil.
The soil ball crumbles and sifts through the fingers. A small sample 
feels or sounds gritty when rubbed. Does not stain the skin.

Good Points:- Easy to work, even when wet. Free-draining, warm, 
suitable for early crops.
Bad Points:- Usually short of plant foods. Frequent watering is 
necessary in hot weather--shallow rooted crops may die. Cools down 
rapidly at night and caps badly.

Water and food shortage are constant problems, so incorporate plenty 
of organic matter into the top few inches in late winter or early 
spring. Digging may not be necessary---if is then wait until early 
spring. Mulching is vital to conserve moisture and reduce leeching of 
plant nutrients. Apply fertilizer in spring and summer. 

There you go Arah, I hope the above will help!!

Cheers for now, Dave in Pudsey.
Other Mailing lists | Author Index | Date Index | Subject Index | Thread Index