What Soil is Best for Raised Bed Gardens?
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The Ideal Soil Should be...
1. Light and Fluffy
2. Full of Nutrients
3. Drains Well
4. Free of Weed Seeds
5. Free of Bad Chemicals
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Soil Recipe #1
Our ideal raised bed soil mix is 40% topsoil, 40% compost, and 20% coarse sand, plus worm castings, composted chicken or rabbit manure.
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Soil Recipe #2
Mel’s Mix from Square Foot Gardening:
– 1/3 compost
– 1/3 coarse vermiculite
– 1/3 peat moss or coco coir
Measure by volume
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LEARN MORE ABOUT How to calculate how much soil you need, how to amend your soil and much more by swiping up below.
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