PepperDude
Tishomingo, MS. zone 8
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| Posted: Tue Feb 24, 2009 6:07 am Post subject: Raised Veggie Beds |
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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?
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Droopy
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Western Norway
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| Posted: Tue Feb 24, 2009 7:38 am Post subject: |
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Neat looking set-up you've got there. 
I haven't got a secret soil mix, as we don't grow many veggies.
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Penny
Ontario, Canada
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| Posted: Tue Feb 24, 2009 12:33 pm Post subject: |
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Those look great!!
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eileen
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Scotland
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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.
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gardengater
NC
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| Posted: Tue Feb 24, 2009 3:32 pm Post subject: |
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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?
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Tina
Seattle,WA
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| Posted: Tue Feb 24, 2009 5:51 pm Post subject: |
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WOW!! VEry cool. Will look forward to the updates.
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veebur
Virginia
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| Posted: Wed Mar 11, 2009 11:17 am Post subject: |
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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
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