As the vines slip into dormancy, we're doing some soil amending to ensure a healthy recovery and start to the 2011-2012 season. This year, I'm digging in some organic plant food; I opted for a locally available product; so carefully evaluated for the one with the least nitrogen and most minearls we're deficient in - E.B. Stone Organics Tomato and Vegetable Food won. Dug up the topsoill above the root zone of each vine, and added about 1/2 cup of this supplement per vine. Also sprinkled 1/3 c Epsom Salts per vine (for additional Mangesium), and a couple handfuls of compost (for general soil health).
Next step is to wait for rain, then cover with mulch.
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