>>1067098as far as proportions go, it's roughly 20% clay and 80% sand overall from the average of tests and to amend the first 40 cm of soil depth I'll need .4 cubic metres of compost and that'll bring the soil into clay loam/loam soil type.
The next issue is the soil pH and nutrient deficiencies, it's been sheltered from water for many years and covered with concrete paving slabs.
Will the organic matter and some pelleted chicken manure solve the worst of the deficiencies or will I need to add other amendments to be on the safe side?
I figure that adding the organic matter will bring the soil pH down but I'm aiming for a solid 5.5 if I can get it, as it'll allow me to grow just about any berries I want, including some cultivars of blueberry.
Again, is this strategy gonna net me some sweet, sweet berries or a barren mess of a dirt farm?
