Re: [compost_tea] Re: Inclusion of clay in compost

From: butch ragland <wilddog_202_at_yahoo.com>
Date: Mon, 7 Feb 2005 17:29:18 -0800 (PST)
I understand how clay becomes part of the whole food
web in the soil. The question is; does it become the
final crumble structure in a compost pile after 6wks
or 6mos. Don't tell me I've missed the point, please
just answer this simple question.
--- Jeff Lowenfels <jeff_at_gardener.com> wrote:

> Someone asked about the size of clay particles.  If
> you took a teaspoon
> of sand and spread it out one grain thick, it would
> be about the size
> of a half dollar (US).  If you did the same thing
> with clay, you would
> need an area that would include a basketball court
> and the first ten
> rows of the stands!
>
> Cheers,
>
> Jeff
> Plant a row in your garden to feed the hungry.  Ask
> me  how to support
> Plant A Row For The Hungry.
>
>


=====
Butch Ragland
Conflict is as addictive as
cocaine, alcohol, cigarettes,etc
I'm sorry to report that
cooperation is not


           
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