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I thought this would be the best place for this. Well, I have been digging my veg patch and have come across loads of bricks, stone, plaster, plastic and burnt wood. I have now dug about 3½ foot and the soil is looking better (seems Loamy but will test it) but still a few stones in there. Because I cannot use the soil I have dug up would it be ok to stick some multipurpose compost on there?
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Last edited by Naga; 23-02-2009, 05:15 PM.Follow my garden and chilli growing project... @impatientgrower -
You've got loam at 3 1/2 foot. Lucky you!! Seriously though, filling with multipurpose will cost a bit. Do you have any home made compost you could pad it out with. Multipurpose on it's own will soon be exhausted and you will also need something better to hold the moisture. Would it be possible to sieve some of the old dug out soil to help fill the bottom of the bed. Other than adding your own compost or bagged topsoil I can't help, sorry about that. As far as the stones are concerned, I personally wouldn't think they are a problem. Long rooted things like carrots and parsnips don't go down that deep. I expect somebody else will be along soon with better advice. -
3 1/2 foot deep? That's mighty deep.
I'd sieve the soil back in and mix with a cheap bag of compost and anything else organic to hand...coffee grounds are good fillers if you can find a *bucks locally - ask for a bin bag full. As long as you take out the really big stuff you will still be able to use it [unless there's another reason for digging it out].
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I was thinking about using multipurpose compost from B&Q, 3 75L bags for £10. I will try and sieve out the good stuff but there is a lot of plaster that's mixed in with the soil.Follow my garden and chilli growing project... @impatientgrowerComment
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What's wrong with the soil you have dug up? If you have removed the bricks etc, then it will still be Ok. Just dig in home made compost over the next few years to improve condition. It's robably fertile enough but you can throw on chicken pellets and add a little compost when planting out your veg.
ETA: OK the plaster is probably not ideal. But if you can sieve it out you should still be able to grow stuff.Last edited by Capsid; 23-02-2009, 07:26 PM.Comment
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to be honest 3 bags of compost doesnt go as far as you might think.....WPC F Hobbit, Shire police
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plaster is made from gypsum,which acts in a similar way to lime if broken up small enough,might be good to check soil ph ?don't be afraid to innovate and try new things
remember.........only the dead fish go with the flow
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Ah man, there is so much plaster here, huge balls of it which is ok but 99% of it very fine stuff mixed in with the soil, do you think any chemicals in the plaster could contaminate the soil?
Will also test soil PH when I get a PH testing kit.Follow my garden and chilli growing project... @impatientgrowerComment
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Plaster is lime based and will not harm your soil although wont suit some plants, others with thrive. Remove as muchof the brick, stone etc as poss and plant. Plants are tough, they will produce and yr probably find the soil, although unatractive is very fertile. Dont waste yr money buying soil improversComment
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chuck the big pieces of plaster away plant any of brassica family(cabbage cauli swedes)they will love itComment
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