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Improving Sandy Soil for Crop Production

Sandy soil needs organic matter to hold water and nutrients. Add 1 inch of compost, wood byproduct mix, or screened topsoil over a large area, till 4 inches deep, and plant immediately. Living roots maintain the organic matter.

Soil3 (soil3.com) is a local composted product. Repeat annually.

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