What to plant in red clay soil?

It is often daunting to look down at this fine red soil and think to yourself: “What can I plant here?”

In this post, you will quickly learn about what you can plant in clay soil. We list edible plants and ornamental flowers

What to plant in red clay soil – Edible vegetables

Lettuce has shallow roots, so you don’t have to work your soil deeply.
Daikon radish is good at penetrating clay and breaking it up for later crops.
Brassicas like Brussels sprouts and broccoli benefit from the support of heavier soil.
Gooseberry bushes, appreciate rich and moist clay soil.
Pumpkins and squash grow beautifully with just a little added manure.
You could plant a walnut tree if you have the space.
Swiss chard for something a little less imposing.
Apple trees do fine because they’re grafted you can choose a suitable rootstock for your garden.
Peas much prefer cool moist soil. So go ahead and plant them in early spring or 3 weeks before the last frost of winter.
Blueberries perform very well so long as they’re given good drainage.
Onions and leeks are quite adaptable and benefit from the support of firm soil.
You can get away with corn/maize but just keep in mind that clay soil is slower to warm up so you’ll have to sow the seed a little later and
Fruit trees: try pear, plum or even black mulberry