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Growing Soils Aberdeen

An insight into food growing soils of Aberdeen city

About this website

This website was created to share information and tips about soil and food growing obtained from urban growers in Aberdeen city. Interest in urban food growing has grown over recent years, with an increase in the demand for allotment plots and the establishment of a number of community gardens. 

Aberdeen has a thriving community spirit amongst growers on allotment sites and community gardens where experience and advice are freely shared. However, some interested locals have found it difficult to get started with growing. Difficulties include lack of confidence coupled with Aberdeen’s cold, northern location. Growing conditions in North East Scotland are considerably different from those for which TV programs, websites and books normally cater to in the UK. Following advice intended for the Southern England may not lead to happy results. This site offers advice given by local growers with different levels of experience on how to get started and overcome difficulties.

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This study was funded and supported by EASTBIO Doctoral Partnership (by BBSRC), the University of Aberdeen and the University of Edinburgh

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Disclaimer: The funders have no responsibility for the information provided or views expressed in this website. The views expressed are solely those of the authors.

Questions & Answers

Can l take part in the study?

can l get my soil nutrients tested?

We are no longer testing soils as part of this study. Commercial services are offered by the James Hutton Institute in Aberdeen and SRUC, as well as several other laboratories on a national scale. The process involves you collecting your own samples from multiple points of your plot as directed by your chosen laboratory. Soil tests are now compulsory for commercial farmers.

which sites were analysed in the study?

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