Re: veggie-digest Digest V99 #103

Thanks Dave and Janet for the help.  I really need to learn how to
compost.  Think will talk to hubby about doing something this weekend,
so we can be set up for composting.  Once again, I appreciate your
help.  Take care, Arah
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> Subject: Re: my garden here in southern california
> Date: Tue, 5 Oct 1999 11:36:29 GMT/BST
> From: "D.A. BRECKON" <mphdab@stjames.leeds.ac.uk>
> To: veggie-list@eskimo.com
> 
> 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.
> 
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> Subject: Re: my garden here in southern california
> Date: Wed, 6 Oct 1999 00:54:37 EDT
> From: Meconella@aol.com
> To: veggie-list@eskimo.com
> 
> In a message dated 10/4/99 8:24:07 AM Pacific Daylight Time,
> arahandpaul@home.com writes:
> 
> <<  I
>  was wondering, if I was going to plant something today, what would it
>  be?  I'm new to gardening.  I have some tomato plants going.  It would
>  have to be from plants, not seeds, so I was curious.  >>
> 
> A good rule of thumb is to plant what the nurseries are currently selling.
> Right now in southern california you can plant from available sprouted plants
> broccoli,  cauliflower,  celery,  onions (from sets),  lettuce,  peas,  and
> spinach.  Not all nurseries carry all of these,  but many do.
> 
> Good luck,  and good soil preparation is essential,
> 
> Janet.
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