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Garden problem. Manure's fault?

 
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Hello Permies,

In 2010 chickens were raised. Their poop composted through the winter.
In 2011 the mass was added to a couple garden beds. The soil there was destroyed, not much grew, black sandy mess.

Today I mixed in a large amount of good soil and my best green manure compost.
Anything else that I could have done (or possibly still can) to help neutralize?
I'm hoping the place will grow decent tomatoes.

thanks,
Tom.
 
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Hard to say but it would be easy enough to take some soil samples to the local extension agent and see what you need to add there.
 
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