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To: Don@VB
Don@VB:" What is the reasoning behind changing the soil in raised beds? "

Certain plants require mineral use intensive than other varieties in order to grow .
Plants of the brasscia family (kale, cabbage,brussel sprouts,kohrabbi,etc.) require more calcium from the soil;
Not changing out the soil will result in stunted plants, and more susceptability to disease .
Crop rotation, soil testing, and soil amendments will minimze disease and provide for healthier plants .

28 posted on 03/21/2014 2:07:39 PM PDT by Tilted Irish Kilt (Enlightened statesmen will not always be at the helm. -- James Madison)
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To: Tilted Irish Kilt

Can ferilization and soil supplements be used instead of changing the soil or is it better to just change it out? That’s a lot of grunt work


30 posted on 03/21/2014 2:14:03 PM PDT by Don@VB (Power Corrupts)
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