Topic: Ground For Brassicas

[ncd72]

Hi all only my second year on patch and need a little advice on something - i,ve spread rotted muck on my patch in nov ready for this season - now as most brassicas, caulis, brussels etc state they are to be planted in firm ground - so...... i presume i should not roravate - although i wanted to work the muck in - or should i and then roll or firm down somehow?

Baffled......

Thanks In Advance All

[saddad]

If your soil is clay based I'd turn it in and just let it settle. That's waht we do. It shouldn't need firming unless it is a light /loose sandy type. Compacting it down (CLAY) just makes it harder for the roots to get out and anchor the plant itself ...  :-X

[ncd72]

Hi matey thanks for your reply and clearly explained too - wellmine is certainly not to crumbly but then not heavy clay so i,ll take you advice and turn it and let it settle.


thanks again