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Originally Posted by Redbaron
Considering my soil is 1.2 and 2.6 % SOM respectively. That's not an issue. I am not alone. Most soils are very low until people add that compost. Now sure there is a point of diminishing returns. But I suspect 99% of people reaching 18% have been adding a WHOLE LOT of compost every year for years and years. Composting causes a lot of shrinkage. It would be quite difficult to get numbers like that in a normal bed. Maybe a container, or a raised bed with sides.  |
I disagree, not with you, the premise is incorrect. I use pine bark, peat, and compost in containers. that's about 95% organic material and I get great results.
Same with my raised beds.