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dcarch · February 4, 2007

So, many of us are getting ready for the coming growing season. After I have finalized my grow list, I am planning ahead to get my raised patch in the best shape possible.

Over the years I have incorporated lots of organic compost into the soil and used a tiller to till the compost into the soil. However the tiller could only turn about 18” of soil, and I think tomato roots can go much further down.

This year I am thinking of using a pole digger auger to drill may be down to 48” and get some compost all the way down there.

What do you think? Any advice? Opinion? Experience?

Thanks

dcarch

February 4, 2007	#1
dcarch Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: NY Posts: 2,618	Dig this. Dig I must. So, many of us are getting ready for the coming growing season. After I have finalized my grow list, I am planning ahead to get my raised patch in the best shape possible. Over the years I have incorporated lots of organic compost into the soil and used a tiller to till the compost into the soil. However the tiller could only turn about 18” of soil, and I think tomato roots can go much further down. This year I am thinking of using a pole digger auger to drill may be down to 48” and get some compost all the way down there. What do you think? Any advice? Opinion? Experience? Thanks dcarch __________________ tomatomatomatomatomatomatomatomatomatomatomatomato matomato tomatomatomatomatomatomatomatomatomatomatomatomato matomato tomatomatomatomatomatomatomatomatomatomatomatomato matomato Last edited by dcarch; March 3, 2007 at 04:44 PM.