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Re: Applying Bentonite to sandy soil
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Jan 10th a 03:06 AM
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by Snipe |
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I use a common compound-dense soda ash-in Sandy clay and sandy loam. The secret is knowing the procedure and the rate. Part of my living is wrapped up in this so I'm not going to be too specific for 2 reasons, #1, soil type dictates amount per square foot and #2, the rates vary by depth and we've found through many trials what works in "X" soil and what doesn't. The advantage of this procedure is where ponds fluctuate widely, the soil does not "crack" when water is off of it and it's about 1/5th the cost of anything else out there. It's incorporated into soil and compacted but much thinner layers than bentonite. EDIT: I need to clarify my statement here.. I am reluctant to state the entire process because if not done correctly you can have serious pH issues and it can inhibit plant growth of desirable species. I don't want someone trying this and have problems without understanding the procedure.
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