The consistency of our local soil is less than desirable. Most available grassland around built up areas are once construction wasteland where rubbles are dumped and then buried, who really know what these irresponsible construction companies has buried into the ground. So far digging the land we’ve found lots of metal stuff, concrete waste, and god knows what other stuff leached into the ground with all the development happening around the area.
Getting the soil mix right is a fundamental step to the success of any garden or vegetable growing operations. Our local soil is clayey, yellow and acidic and not even a beansprout will grow once it gets compacted. My soil recipe aims to build structure, introduce air pockets, improve drainage while retaining moisture to create the ideal soil mix for any type of plants or vegetables, oh and yes don’t forget a pinch of gardening lime to push the PH to a more workable 7!
Here’s my seed starting soil recipe
2 parts compost
1 part perlite
1 part coco peat
1 part burnt rice husk
Mr Lim mixing up a batch of soil like an experienced chef
The finished product
100% germination rate testament to the soil mix and crystal's loving sowing skill
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