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    using sharp sand on beds

    Hi, I have a chicken coop in which I use sharp sand as a litter for the floor, when I replace this (its been down a year) can I use this on the veg beds I am starting.

    PS Its not full of poo as I riddle the coop contents regularly to remove it all and put it on the compost heap.
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    If it doesn't contain manure, it maybe ok for growing the likes of Carrots/Parsnips which prefer a sandy soil............Maybe hose it through first.
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      Onions & potatoes would also like a bit of sand,it makes the soil lighter,easier for seedlings to push through eg spring onions,but won't contain moisture as much which is good for root veggies. I wouldn't worry about a little bit of poo.
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        I would consider putting on the compost heap, but if you dont want to do that just spread it over your veg. beds and hoe it in, by spring it should be fine, I wouldn`t use it on a seed bed as it could contain a high nitrogen content.
        it may be a struggle to reach the top, but once your over the hill your problems start.

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          I really don't think you will be adding a quantity that makes that much of a difference

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            not that much greenleaves, its a 6x4 shed about 1" deep.

            I just thought it might help improves the soil as its clay under the first 6" of top soil
            Last edited by janzbro; 26-10-2015, 09:31 PM.
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