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Q.How To Improve The Quality Of Clayey Gardening Soil?

Zone Kolkata , 700047 | Anonymous added on June 6, 2021 | Answered

The gardening soil which I use in my pots is of clayey type. I mix it with cocopeaf and compost, to improve the drainage, but still it doesnt help. It remains soggy and its difficult to grow new plants in them. How do I improve the drainage of potting soil?

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GKH_Susan
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Answered on June 6, 2021

Try adding about 25 to 30 percent perlite to improve drainage.

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