Can The Hard, Baked Soil Inside A Poly Tunnel Be Saved Or Should It Be Dug Up And Replaced With Fresh?

Question

A poly tunnel at the school I work at has been unused for several years. The doors have remained closed and nothing has been done to it for at least 4 maybe 6 years. The soil is extremely hard, having been baked for all those years. Can I simply re-hydrate it, fertilise and plant or should the soil be dug out and replaced?

Answer 1

You may not need to replace all of it. Add some compost and other amendments to recondition the soil. Here is more:

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/improving-compacted-soil.htm

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/improving-garden-soil.htm