Three terraces on slope. One with native soil OK. Two with purchased soil fail (zucchini, eggplant, peppers stayed tiny). Added manure, still fail. Drainage test: 12" hole drained <10 min. Added more manure.
Holds water poorly, nutrients leach. Get local clay from bulk company, add 3–4", till 8–10". pH 6.5.
Manure good texture but low nutrition. Water flushes nutrients. Clay particles hold nutrients. Add clay. Fertilize with quick + slow release N.
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