This is the entire paragraph--my point in that statement was directed at the conditions here--and I did say unless you have a farm lot full of animals. That is because no matter what your source of nutrients is, here it is washed away quiclky. I probably add 50 to 100 wheelbarrow loads of organic material to my compost bed--most of that is then applied to my small garden--the soil is still mainly sand--analysis would probably indicate 5 to 8% organic.
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Originally Posted by sbl
There are many differences in requirements depending on the soil and environmental or climatic conditions. We have very sandy soil with very low natural nutrient/mineral levels. There are several plants that won't grow here due to salt (IN THE AIR). Our high rainfall (5 to 6 ft a yr) washes out salts and nutrients. Addition of organic matter helps retain nutrients and add trace minerals, but unless you have a farm lot full of animals, it is almost impossible to maintain a productive healthy garden without frequent additions of commercial fertilizers.
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