Further mulch can be applied during the growing season. Repeating this process annually will keep your soil fertile. A 'tilth' is a fine soil surface which is essential for seed germination.

The texture of the soil should be a fine tilth, similar to a cake mix. Sow into drills – straight lines made with a trowel or dibber – according to the spacings suggested on the seed packet.

Tilth – The condition of tilled soil, especially in respect to suitability for sowing seeds. Blue oyster mushrooms grown over the winter, ready to go into production The produce reaped ...