[pauly58]

hi all ive just cleared a patch of brambles and nettles  ready for my pea and beans plot do i need to lime it or just leave t

thanks

[angelavdavis]

Have you tested your soil type first?  Lime is usually only needed for brassicas, but it does depend on your soil type.

You will probably need to add some manure, blood fish and bone or similar nitrogen based feed such as pelleted chicken manure.

If you want to grow brassicas, it is worth investing a small amount of £ on a chemical soil tester - not difficult to do either, I tested the soil on my new plot last year, so look at the link on my signature if you want to find out more.

[mumofstig]

the use of lime is explained here
http://chat.allotment-garden.org/index.php?topic=101475.msg1144579#msg1144579