Rich, Thanks for your advice - exactly what I was looking for. My apologies
to those who didn't understand.
Alistair


"EVP MAN" wrote in message
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I don't test my soil either which is mostly heavy clay. In the fall I
dig leaves and any other organic matter I can find into the soil along
with some dehydrated cow manure. In the spring two weeks before I plant
my garden, I apply an all purpose granular slow release fertilizer. I
have very good vegetable crops each year so far by doing this.

Rich