yellow clay subsoil

pedro · « **on:** July 22, 2007, 23:16 »

anybody know if the yellow clay subsoil can be worked and improved to becoming a topsoil ?

Beanzie · « **Reply #1 on:** July 23, 2007, 00:31 »

Yes, but it will take a long time along with the addition of copious amounts of organic matter and possibly some grit. Worth it in the end

freyaluck · « **Reply #2 on:** July 23, 2007, 09:26 »

I have yellow clay as well, I personally havent found I can work it at all. My best tip would be to add a couple of tons of municipal compost (can useually get it from your local council or tip) to the top soil to help improve that. This is what I am having to do as I have so little top soil on my plot . Plus raised beds really help.
Carlie

richyrich7 · « **Reply #3 on:** July 23, 2007, 19:14 »

Quote from: "pedro"

anybody know if the yellow clay subsoil can be worked and improved to becoming a topsoil ?

Why ? how deep is your topsoil ?

Double dig to improve drainage, break up a pan/release nutrients.

David. · « **Reply #4 on:** July 23, 2007, 20:48 »

I have it about 450mm down, and it attacks my skin if I handle it and I have to soak my hands in E45 cream.

Aunt Sally · « **Reply #5 on:** July 23, 2007, 21:25 »

This is a good site for info on improving clay soil:

http://home.clara.net/tmac/urgring/faqsoil1.htm

Adding lime will flocculate (stick together) the clay particles and create better drainage too.

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