"sahara",

Having had a cursory glance at the contents of this site I am not much
wiser as to the merits of you using quarry fines, but I include it just
in case you find it helpful.

http://www.mi-st.org.uk/call3/report...ma-3-1-003.pdf

You haven't given the size of your allotment so that cost can be
calculated or said what produce has been successfully grown on it in its
present state or mentioned drainage possibilities.

Regards,
Emrys Davies.

"sahara" wrote in message
om...
Ok. This question is related to an article that appeared in kitchen
garden a few months ago, i think there was something on radio 4 about
it recently too. Some people have been doing research into using
quarry fines to replenish soil mineral resources. I think the idea is
that combined with compost the result will be a more lasting and
robust soil as well as producing vegetables with greater mineral
content.
And i have an allotment with a very clay soil which is about a foot
lower that the neighbouring plot. As you can imagine it is currently
looking like a bit like a very muddy swimming pool.
So i am planning to add as much material as i can over the next few
months and years. Obviously i want to keep costs down and am looking
at the best option for the best price. I am considering using quarry
fines but have no idea about how to go around buying the stuff.
I was also wondering about using building sand, community compost,
tons of manure, sharp sand?? Would i be in any danger of polluting the
plot with any of these??
Any comments are welcome either on the whole using of quarry fines
issue or advice on what i can add to my lotty to make the soil all
nice and high.
sarah a