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stephen gibson Rank attained: Hazel Tree


Joined: 28 May 2011 Posts: 26 Location: drimnagh,dublin
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Posted: Sun May 29, 2011 9:52 am Post subject: allotment at last |
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hey i just got an allotment in the new cork street site in dublin 8 i sign for it on tuesday.im going for the raised bed approch,should i mix in lots of compost with the soil or what will i do?
any tips would be great thanks |
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Nozebleed Rank attained: Vegetable garden tender
Joined: 26 Jan 2010 Posts: 751 Location: Dublin
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Posted: Sun May 29, 2011 10:18 am Post subject: |
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yes you can do that..dig the area over add peat free multipurpose compost(not too much 1 60ltr bag would be enough for a 10ft x 10ft plot..dig it/rake it in well..removing any stones over 2" as you go..when you have that done i would assemble the raised bed. |
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stephen gibson Rank attained: Hazel Tree


Joined: 28 May 2011 Posts: 26 Location: drimnagh,dublin
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Posted: Sun May 29, 2011 10:57 am Post subject: cheers |
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cheers thanks for that il give it ago tuesday |
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michael brenock Rank attained: Chlorophyll for blood
Joined: 12 Aug 2008 Posts: 1275 Location: cork
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Posted: Sun May 29, 2011 9:00 pm Post subject: |
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the allotment may not need compost. if weeds grow there and are flourishing then you wont need compost. If the soil looks heavy and compacted and very hard to dig and no weeds then add in compost. Compost is added for two reasons, for plant food and secondly to physically improve the structure of the soil to make it easier to dig.
michael brenock horticultural advisor (retired) |
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stephen gibson Rank attained: Hazel Tree


Joined: 28 May 2011 Posts: 26 Location: drimnagh,dublin
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Posted: Sun May 29, 2011 9:48 pm Post subject: thanks |
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cheers thanks a lot i havent seen the plot yet but il know now what to look out for |
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