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Preparing beds for Sweet Peas
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Posted by all_bout_flowers 8, NW OR (My Page) on Sat, Jan 19, 08 at 12:14
I just cleaned out my sweet pea beds and I am wondering how you other gardeners get the soil ready before planting. Do you use steer manure? Can anyone give me advice?
Thank you,
Kathy |
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RE: Preparing beds for Sweet Peas
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| Yes, I sometimes use well-rotted steer manure at least a month before I plant. This gets the soil well-aerated and friable and mixed in with the manure from tilling, rain, and the other elements like frost; and it is well incoporated. I usually plant in autumn anyway so have a good crop by the time spring comes. I also use a good plant based additive made up of composted grapes, and apples and other vetatative goodies. |
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