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How much Sand in your Soil Growmie??

1Right_Anglestarted grow question 2y ago

Wondering why my Buddies place near the Beach, has such Hi-Yields. 3years running. I found this “Soil Texture” test. Do you know how much Sand is in your Soil. Loamy-Sandy was the Winning combo for this grow in South Ontario https://bcfarmsandfood.com/three-simple-ways-test-soil

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