How to Grow More Vegetables : And Fruits, Nuts ... - Shroomery

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Double-Dig
One time only for compacted
heavy soils.
1. When the soil is lightly moist,
loosen the top 12 inches of the
entire area to be dug with a
spading fork, and remove any
weeds.
2. Spread a 1-inch layer of compost
over the entire area to be dug
(after mixing in a 1-inch layer of
sand or clay 12 inches deep;
optional, see page 8).
3. Thoroughly mix in compost
12 inches deep.
4. Remove the soil from the upper
part of the first trench and
place it in a soil storage area for
use in making compost and flat
soil.
5. Loosen the soil an additional
12 inches.
6. Spread a 1-inch layer of compost
on the loosened soil in the first
trench.
7. Thoroughly mix the compost
placed on top of the lower first
trench into the soil 12 inches
deep.
8. Dig out the upper part of the
second trench, and move it
forward into the first trench.
9. Loosen the lower part of the
second trench.
10. Spread a 1-inch layer of
compost on the loosened soil in
the second trench.
11. Thoroughly mix in the compost
on the lower second trench
12 inches deep.
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