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« on: May 13, 2006, 10:01 »
Hi guys . . .forum newbie here.
I'm wishing to condition some clay soil . . .
aoart from enviromental reasons, is there any reason
not to use peat?

Thanks

David

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« Reply #1 on: May 13, 2006, 13:00 »
If I remember correctly, peat's acidic. Clay soil leans toward being acidic. So you'd possibly need to lime more heavily than if you just put in homemade compost.
wistfully hoping to one day be mostly organic gardener in North London.

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« Reply #2 on: May 13, 2006, 17:58 »
I know you asked about peat but you might find it cheaper to use a multi-purpose compost, which will have nutrients and be better pH balanced.

Best thing for clay soils are lime (except for potatoes that like acidic soil), gypsum and you can get something called claybreaker but it is expensive.

Manure is good - horse is much better than cow for clay soils. Also try a green manure like mustard.

Good luck from another clay grower.
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« Reply #3 on: May 14, 2006, 07:03 »
back in the dark ages clay soil was made more  "workable" by digging in sharp sand



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