So near my site which is a massive hill, I have a pond it's got that stinky black nasty stuff all the way round it if you scoop a bucket in. Is this stuff any good to mix in with my clay soil. It must be full of nutrients. It smells rotten as fuck like stagnant water. I've already mixed all my old indoor soil with pearllite into the clay, and there are shit loads of worms in it, and it is on a hill so I'm hoping it will be ok. Maybe I'll try one hole with the black shit added. See how it does.
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Another help me with clay soil thread...
- Thread starter Psyco G
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I'm fairly sure the stuff at the bottom of the pond will be lacking in nutrients, particularly N, but I would guess it would work well if you mix it half/half with clay and add some manure for N.
Clay is full of micro-nutes, but needs lots of organic matter mixed with it to break it up, but once you've done that you should be able to grow some nice plants.
Clay is full of micro-nutes, but needs lots of organic matter mixed with it to break it up, but once you've done that you should be able to grow some nice plants.
OutOfAfrica
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I find leaf mould works great with clay , I just look around my plot area for it and add it in .
I've also got stinging nettles growing around my area to, which must be a good sign. I'll snap some pics when I'm next there so you guys can take a little look see. I'm sure nobody will identify where it is through ground pics lol. Got to be careful. 
Is the best way to break up clay soil with a fork? Or is there another way to break up the lumps. I've got them down to a smallish size but they are still quite lumpy, with a lot of Flint.
Is the best way to break up clay soil with a fork? Or is there another way to break up the lumps. I've got them down to a smallish size but they are still quite lumpy, with a lot of Flint.
OutOfAfrica
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With heavy clay it's best to dig it over before the winter so as the ground freezes it helps break the clay up . Just keep working it as much as possible and add as much organic matter as you can to it . Clay is a working project to grow in but if it's a good plot then it's worth it .
You could start your prep for next season already by making a compost heap close to your plot which you can then work in the soil after your harvest . Nettles are always a good sign and can be composted and use to make a high N rich tea to feed your plants in veg .
You could start your prep for next season already by making a compost heap close to your plot which you can then work in the soil after your harvest . Nettles are always a good sign and can be composted and use to make a high N rich tea to feed your plants in veg .
