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june_nmexico wrote: We have heavy alkaline clay soil here and I gave up on it.
It's backbreaking work to dig that soil to work in costly
amendments. If you really want to go that route, it's
essential to put a thick layer of rocks or gravel in the
space before planting so there is drainage. Water just
pools in clay soil and you'll get mold and root rot.
I use 12 gallon buckets raised up on cinder blocks and
have had excellent results with tomatoes, yellow squash
and bell peppers.
