Ooo.. with this new feature with posting pictures this is gonna be so easy! Ok! I haven't been doing alot of posting, as i have been trying to get ready for veggie season, getting seeds started, getting the garden tilled and composted so this year i and the wife have decided that this would be my last year of lugging that ole heavy tiller down the hill and beating myself to a pulp so, we have decided to go with raised beds to make it a little easier for next year. Here are a few pictures of what i have ready so far. Raised Veggie Beds ( photo / image / picture from PepperDude's Garden ) 2nd Photo ( photo / image / picture from PepperDude's Garden ) They are 6ft.wide x 12ft.long and 12 inches tall and the way i space my tomato plants i will get at least 10 plants per bed and still be able to plant peppers and eggplants in them also. I will probably build 2 more before next year. So are there any suggestions as to what i need to fill these beds with, as far as a secret soil mix that you know?
Neat looking set-up you've got there. I haven't got a secret soil mix, as we don't grow many veggies.
My you have been busy haven't you? Tomatoes and peppers like high nitrogen content in the soil so I'd go for a mix with plenty in it. If you can't find one then there are some great liquid feeds on the market that should have your plants producing lots of fruits. :-D
Wow, that's so cool, Pepperdude. It's going to be so much easier to take care of. Send us a photo when your plants are in, ok?
Hey PepperDude: Great photos from last season -- how did it go? I usually spring for a potting soil that has water retention crystals and time released food like Miracle-Gro. If you decide to opt for something different, still use some water retention crystals and plant food. Hope you had a great harvest. Best -- Vic
This is a pic of the topsoil that i had delivered for the raised beds. ( photo / image / picture from PepperDude's Garden ) This is a pic of one of the beds completed. I am layering the beds with composted leaves and old rotted hay as i fill them. ( photo / image / picture from PepperDude's Garden )
