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Make compost of seawood and put it into soil.

Add some good compost and mulch into your soil for good crop and your soil.

When I lived out that way I used a deep layer of mulch in the garden. Mostly straw  and lawn clippings with some seagrass and a little manure. The sand does dry quickly and mulch can help retain moisture.

You should be able to plant in a month's time, provided you don't use too much blood and bone (no more than half a cup per square metre).

Some good compost mixed into the sand will also help.

Living at Semaphore ,my soil has very little soil in it.  It is -  sand.
Having never planted here before, what is a cheap way of improving it, for veg?
I am thinking horse poo, blood and bone, mulch?
If I start now I may be able to plant in a month or so?

Hi welcome to Adelaide

It is too early now for Spring veg. Most seedlings will need to wait until September or October before it is warm enough.The 'temperate' times for most planting guides are generally suitable for Adelaide conditions.

Hi,

I have moved from North Queensland and am desperate to start a new veg patch.

I am after general "rules" for the Adelaide conditions.
I have sandy soil where I am (Semaphore) and it can get windy.

Would love to hear from all the veg growers out there

As I have been renting since moving to Adelaide, all my veg are in boxes.
Styrofoam, plastic, wood.
My only advice is use the best soil you can get.  And use a liquid feed to top up every few weeks.
I have leeks in a Styrofoam box, garlic in a plastic pot, tomato in a flower tub

Afternoon everyone.

I have moved for North Queensland to lovely Semaphore.  I had a successful veg garden that I had to leave behind

I have sandy soil which I will be feeding the next few weeks.  My main question is when can I start planting seedling? I grow the stock standard salad and veg.

I am jumping out of my skin to start but am afraid the little plants will still be too cold.  They will have a good 5 hours of full sun.

Love to hear from all the gardeners.

Thanks
Sonia