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    Hi I've spent a little time reading about Re-Mineralisation of soils and as we have a very heavy clay seam so after a lot of sh@t and leafmould in raised edge beds i'm adding seer rockdust.

    got a 20kg bag for £8.64

    so thought might aswell give it a go.

    has anybody else used it

    have you had any good results with particular vegetables

    just asking like.............
    this will be a battle from the heart
    cymru am byth

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    http://www.growfruitandveg.co.uk/gra...ust_69010.html

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    • #3
      Yes and I have been impressed by it. You only need to apply it every few years, so it's not even a yearly expense. Out of the two onion beds, one got feed and the other got Rockdust. The fed bed produced much smaller onions than the Rockdusted bed, which had no feed.
      Look at photos of the fruit gardens and grow plots around the base of Etna and Vesuvius. That's where I first noticed a difference and thought hmm maybe I will try our UK equivalent and see. I was semi sceptical/semi intrigued. But was surprised at what I saw on onions and a fruit bed.
      Look deep into nature, and then you will understand everything better...Albert Einstein

      Blog - @Twotheridge: For The Record - Sowing and Growing with a Virgin Veg Grower: Spring Has Now Sprung...Boing! http://vvgsowingandgrowing2012.blogs....html?spref=tw

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      • #4
        Originally posted by VirginVegGrower View Post
        Look at photos of the fruit gardens and grow plots around the base of Etna and Vesuvius. That's where I first noticed a difference
        Not been to those but Hawaii & Madeira are both volcanoes & they are both extremely fertile as well
        He who smiles in the face of adversity,has already decided who to blame

        Artificial intelligence is no match for natural stupidity

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        • #5
          Originally posted by bearded bloke View Post
          Not been to those but Hawaii & Madeira are both volcanoes & they are both extremely fertile as well
          It's amazing isn't it. I was completely bowled over by how barren the upper slopes are and surrounding lands were parched, but lower slopes and immediately below are so verdant.
          Look deep into nature, and then you will understand everything better...Albert Einstein

          Blog - @Twotheridge: For The Record - Sowing and Growing with a Virgin Veg Grower: Spring Has Now Sprung...Boing! http://vvgsowingandgrowing2012.blogs....html?spref=tw

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          • #6
            So I garden on the Preseli's - extinct (I hope) volcanoes - I don't need to buy it do I? In fact I could sell you some rocks and you could grind them up to make your own.
            Last edited by marchogaeth; 11-02-2013, 06:02 PM. Reason: keeping vvg happy.
            "A life lived in fear is a life half lived."

            PS. I just don't have enough time to say hello to everyone as they join so please take this as a delighted to see you here!

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            • #7
              Originally posted by marchogaeth View Post
              So I garden on the Preseli's - extinct (I hope) volcanoes - I don't need to buy it do I? In fact I could sell you some rocks and you could gring them up to make your own.
              What's gringing? You are very lucky having your own volcanoes!
              Look deep into nature, and then you will understand everything better...Albert Einstein

              Blog - @Twotheridge: For The Record - Sowing and Growing with a Virgin Veg Grower: Spring Has Now Sprung...Boing! http://vvgsowingandgrowing2012.blogs....html?spref=tw

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              • #8
                Originally posted by VirginVegGrower View Post
                It's amazing isn't it. I was completely bowled over by how barren the upper slopes are and surrounding lands were parched, but lower slopes and immediately below are so verdant.
                Yep,sure is amazing to see so much greenery,keep thinking of sneaking some dirt back in the suitcase,but apparently it's illegal
                He who smiles in the face of adversity,has already decided who to blame

                Artificial intelligence is no match for natural stupidity

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                • #9
                  Originally posted by bearded bloke View Post
                  Yep,sure is amazing to see so much greenery,keep thinking of sneaking some dirt back in the suitcase,but apparently it's illegal
                  Oops is it really so if you bring it back in two water bottles for a diorama it doesn't count?!
                  Look deep into nature, and then you will understand everything better...Albert Einstein

                  Blog - @Twotheridge: For The Record - Sowing and Growing with a Virgin Veg Grower: Spring Has Now Sprung...Boing! http://vvgsowingandgrowing2012.blogs....html?spref=tw

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                  • #10
                    Originally posted by VirginVegGrower View Post
                    Oops is it really
                    Yep,that's why you can import bare root plants but not potted plants
                    He who smiles in the face of adversity,has already decided who to blame

                    Artificial intelligence is no match for natural stupidity

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                    • #11
                      Originally posted by bearded bloke View Post
                      Yep,that's why you can import bare root plants but not potted plants
                      Oops again
                      Look deep into nature, and then you will understand everything better...Albert Einstein

                      Blog - @Twotheridge: For The Record - Sowing and Growing with a Virgin Veg Grower: Spring Has Now Sprung...Boing! http://vvgsowingandgrowing2012.blogs....html?spref=tw

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                      • #12
                        There's an interesting video on YouTube if you type in Seer that I've just watched. It's about seven mins long.
                        Not sure if we can put links up like that on here, so I won't.
                        Look deep into nature, and then you will understand everything better...Albert Einstein

                        Blog - @Twotheridge: For The Record - Sowing and Growing with a Virgin Veg Grower: Spring Has Now Sprung...Boing! http://vvgsowingandgrowing2012.blogs....html?spref=tw

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                        • #13
                          I believe I am an omnivore.

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                          • #14
                            I believe I am an omnivore
                            and how does that help with rockdust



                            or is this a tangentisation thread as well

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                            • #15
                              For those who wonder about Rockdust ROCK DUST THE MYTH AND THE FACTS | Learn How To Garden
                              I like the 10minute gardener videos - they're a better watch than the TV shows

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