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addison Il

Hi all I would like to know when we should add compost to our patch before the winter storms or in the spring? Do you do a soil test before you add the compost? Last but not least How many times do you till once per yr, twice a yr, Or never? Thanks all for your responses.

10/11/2007 6:04:13 PM

Ctpumpkin@optonline.net

Sooner is better. Time + bacteria + weather = one step closer to stable organic matter. If you need lime or sulfur to correct an imbalanced pH then that too takes time to work.

Soil test & amend before the snow flies if you can.

10/11/2007 6:52:12 PM

Sheridan . NY

DO PH--do both-- add any stong ->fresh manure or leaves--exc->fall and bio prep---add again spring broke down compost and bio prep and amemdments before planting--craig

10/11/2007 10:32:50 PM