I had just spread the gypsum on the middle bed in time before the rain. The soil having been covered with black plastic for years has soaked it up very well. The soil in the bed where I planted the tomatoes is so soft I can push my hand in 20cm..
I planted three types of tomato, Black Russian, Beefsteak and Sweet Cherry. Twelve plants in all:
There having been no organic material in the soil for so long I purchased a bag of composted mulch from Bunnings and put some in the bottom of the hole plus a couple of hands full around the plant. Some ancient blood & bone I found in the shed and some Sulphate of Potash will give the tomatoes a good start.
I found some old seaweed solution in the shed which I applied to the plants to diminish the transplant shock. The stuff is old and black, it will be either very good or very bad.
The gates at either end of the garden are now shut to keep the birds away. The satin bower birds love cherry tomatoes.
Next to go in are radishes,beetroot and carrots. I was pleasantly surprised to see organic seeds for sale in Bunnings however I will be buying from Eden Seeds whenever possible in future. Things are just a bit disorganised at present but life is pretty good.
No comments:
Post a Comment