Test your soil to see its make-up of clay, sand and silt to understand what adjustments need to be made to create a perfect loam.
Unsurprisingly, loamy soil is the ideal soil for most plants, and that includes vegetables. It should also have lots of organic matter mixed in – such as compost, well-rotted manure, or leaf mold – that can provide nutrients, improve soil structure, and help with drainage. Test your soil to see its make-up of clay, sand and silt to understand what adjustments need to be made to create a perfect loam.