Soil testing
First, aerate the bed with fork hoe without breaking soil structure, add gypsum to garden/ bed and rock dust as well and add compost to the bed and chicken manure to add nutrients to soil.
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Sequence from | Sequence to | Description |
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00:00 | 01:51 | When soil is acidic, add lime to it and gypsum if alkaline. |
01:52 | 02:19 | To test pH, get soil underneath ground and fill it in test tube. |
02:20 | 02:35 | Add powder and testing liquid and shake. |
02:36 | 02:38 | Leave it for 5-10 minutes. |
02:39 | 02:46 | Use colour chart to check pH. |
02:47 | 03:21 | Aerate the bed with fork hoe without breaking soil structure. |
03:22 | 04:02 | Add gypsum to bed and rock dust. |
04:03 | 04:53 | Add compost to the bed and chicken manure to add nutrients to soil. |
04:54 | 05:17 | Summary |
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