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Title: Preparing for winter plants
Post by: caroline7758 on September 04, 2006, 18:24:28
I've just ordered some spring greens & salad plants from Marshall's, & since I've only grown onions over winter before, am wondering if there is any difference in the way I should prepare the soil for the winter veg compared to spring? e.g. I've got some horse manure which I could dig in, or would it be better to save that for spring?
Title: Re: Preparing for winter plants
Post by: Grant on September 06, 2006, 15:10:22
Put your manure in so it breaks down over the winter, but if you can keep a clear patch for the winter greens just add some basic fertilizer to the ground before planting.  The manure may be to strong for new green salad stuff.
Title: Re: Preparing for winter plants
Post by: caroline7758 on September 06, 2006, 17:40:14
Thanks, Grant- didn't think I was going to get an answer on that one!