Hi Charles,
Thanks.
The layer of compost (half rotted) over the garlic is about 10cm
Over the onions is about 3-4cm.
And yes, as mentioned, the patch was not dug for over 8 years, and no mulch added whatsoever.
One couldn’t see the red currants through all the bind weed etc. Also through the years the weeds where allowed to make seeds. So that is why the cardboard layer 🙂
I forgot one thing to mention: I also sowed mustard over the layers of compost as a green manure, and hopefully, they will die during this winter. I would like your opinion about this.
I have done this because i truly believe in the “living root” technique. You need a living root in order to feed the mycorrhizal fungi in the soil.
What is your opinion about that?
Regards,
Herman