Planning to build your raised vegetable garden? Working with raised beds could be overwhelming so to get the most out of the growing season, you need to think about the kind of soil to put into the raised beds. Garden soil is not enough to grow different crops. You have to use different soil mixes to ensure a higher yield.
To learn more about raised bed gardening, check out our guide on how to start a raised bed gardening and know the plants that we can grow together in a raised bed.
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You can always buy packed soil mixes, but if you’re filling several raised beds, you’d be burning through your savings in no time at all. Buying soil mixes in bulk and doing the soil mixing yourself is the best way to save money on garden soil and ensure a healthy, thriving garden throughout the growing season. Here are our best soil recipe recommendations:
You will need: ⅓ vermiculite ⅓ peat moss ⅓ varied organic compost
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This recipe is best for small raised vegetable gardens. For large raised beds, adjust the amount of vermiculite and peat to one quarter each; the rest is organic compost. You can use perlite or coconut coir as an alternative for vermiculite.
You will need:⅓ topsoil⅓ organic compost
⅓ varied organic compost (chicken manure, homemade compost, and/or worm castings – you can use an outdoor compost bin to help you with this)
You will need:4 bags organic garden soil2 bags organic garden soil + (enriched with organic fertilizers)2 40-lb bags topsoil3 cups worm castings
This soil mix comprises different bagged soil blends, perfect for gardeners who do not have access to bulk ingredients.
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You will need:5 bags of peat moss3 bags organic compost4 bags worm castings3 bags ​organic chicken manure2 bag organic vermiculite3-6 lbs azomite1-2 lbs kelp meal3-6 lbs oyster shell flour2-4 lbs all-purpose fertilizer
Mix all the ingredients on a large tarp if possible before filling the beds. This helps avoid pockets of peat, manure, or other ingredients. This recipe is enough to fill a 4’ X 8’ X1 raised bed.
In raised garden beds, it is important to keep the soil healthy. Remember that the soil from the yard is too thick for a raised bed or pot. You can maintain soil health by avoiding compaction, digging deep, and covering the soil.
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This post was last modified on 05/11/2023 08:09
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