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Old 25-10-2012, 10:47 PM posted to uk.rec.gardening
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On Thu, 25 Oct 2012 Bob Hobden wrote:

I am wondering what effect a liberal dose of ground limestone as well
as a load of limestone gravel would have on an acid soil, with an eye
making it more suitable for grapes.


The roots of Grape vines go deep, very deep, so what is under your topsoil?


And they go far and wide which is why vines can cope pretty well with
drought.

David

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