How to turn sandy soil into "fat" chernozem

Acidic soils, as well as low humus content, are the main problem closely related to fertility.

Accordingly, if you do not work with the soil, do not take steps to improve fertility, then you can forget about a good harvest.

How to increase soil fertility

The main task is liming the soil, increasing the humus content.

All plant residues must enter the compost soil and be properly composed. Plant waste must be collected and applied to the soil in a timely manner.

After harvesting, it is necessary to sow siderata immediately. The earth should not just rest in winter. Siderates have time to grow before the cold weather, and the ground under the cover will survive the winter.

In addition, they prevent wind erosion and strengthen the soil. During the winter, the siderate mass is mineralized, and in the spring it helps to improve the soil.

In the spring, the soil always lacks nitrogen and trace elements. Therefore, it is better to do foliar treatments with chelated fertilizers.

As siderates for sandy soils, leguminous crops should be chosen for their ability to accumulate nitrogen on the roots, which after wrapping the siderates will saturate the soil with useful trace elements, making it fertile.