Rockdust

[Aberdeenplotter]

Sarz
how bigs your area?

That made me blink when I read it first. Never ask a lady how big her area is matey The response could be painful

[mothhawk]

For rockdust, I just have to wait till there's a fairly stiff southerly breeze on a Monday (blasting day at the quarry )

[Madasafish]

Planted 6 rows of early potatoes.

Potatoes 1-4 out of the first row (6 in all)... treated with Rockdust and FBB.
5-6 FBB only.

On second row, 3-6 treated with RD and FBB. 1-2 FBB only
On third row, 1-4 RD and FBB

And so on
Row 6 all FBB and RD..

(the rows get different light levels at the end near 5&6 during the day .)

Interesting to weigh the results.
Row 1 under cloche.

Row 1 also gets more light. Row 6 is close to a hedge and partially overshadowed by a willow.

All are partially sheltered by oak trees early in the morning.

Rows run E-W.

Heavy soil. Rotted leafmould/compost added. Watered in.

Will have to treat for slugs later.. home made nematodes.

[lottieguy]

very interesting. has any one noticed a difference to thier crops? I saw an article on it and was tempted to give it a go or is it a catch penny. I thought the u tube video was enlightening but still a bit wary.

[VirginVegGrower]

I have had massive growth again on onions grown where soil has been treated with Rockdust. The cabbages and calabrese again have put out huge heads, after strong and fast growth. I believe it's made a difference to my soil, enhancing my results. Other plot holders have been astonished so far at my plot, so it's got to be doing something. My garlic has been feeble though, with and without Rockdust. Beans and peas, although late, are loaded. I'm watching this space.