How to improve the quality of clay soil: summer residents revealed 3 secrets - not everyone knows about them

22.01.2024 09:52

If your garden plot has clay soil, this can become a significant obstacle to obtaining a rich harvest.

However, this does not mean that the situation cannot be corrected.

With the help of some secrets, the composition and structure of the soil can be significantly improved, says Anastasia Kovrizhnykh, an expert of the online publication "BelNovosti", landscape designer and agronomist.

What tricks should you keep in mind?

Autumn

During this period of time, it is worth digging and enriching the soil. You will need to add at least five liters of sand per square meter.

Also at this time, dolomite flour with ash is added.

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The procedure should be carried out before the rains start.

Spring

In the spring, it is also worth digging with the introduction of additional components. 20 liters of organic fertilizers are added per square meter. As a rule, we are talking about humus and prepared compost. You can consider the option of peat.

It is also worth adding ten liters of sawdust, which should be treated with urea in advance.

Green manure

If you have clay soil, green manure is planted as soon as possible. Particular attention is paid to rye, phacelia, clover, lupine and vetch.

Previously, we talked about which plants can be safely fed with potato peels .

Marina Michalap Author: Marina Michalap Internet resource editor

Anastasia Kovrizhnykh Expert: Anastasia KovrizhnykhExpert / Belnovosti


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  1. What tricks should you keep in mind?
  2. Autumn
  3. Spring
  4. Green manure