Amount and type of fertilizer

Father in law used to garden pretty big. Old age prevented him from gardening previous 5 yrs. He has since died. Now his wife and me want to garden this year. Hoping I can get his tiller started 🙂 What supplements should I add to soil when turning over in April?

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#1 Comment By Downtoearthdigs On 02/08/2016 @ 12:22 am

You may not to add anything to your soil.
A soil test is the best way to start your gardening venture.

Your local County Extension Office can help you with a soil test.
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After you have the soil test results you will know what your soil may need as far as amending it.
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https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/vgen/starting-vegetable-gardens-guide.htm ^[3]
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https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/improving-garden-soil.htm ^[5]
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/too-much-nitrogen-soil.htm ^[6]
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