Raised-bed platforms are a fantastic way of growing vegetables in limited space. The technique works especially well when your garden lacks good soils for plantation and the drainage is just as poor. Plus there is little need to pull out weeds or worry about the proper nourishments for each individual plant.
Besides, these raised beds bring a host of useful advantages that makes growing vegetables in the backyard simple and fun.
- They provide excellent drainage for the soil.
- Can be customised for a particular type of vegetable when required
- Don’t eat up unnecessary space
- Allow plants ample space to spread and grow.
- Plus, you can easily cover them using micromesh covers that are efficient in protecting the plants from possible miscreants
We know the enthusiasm that accompanies the thought of trying out something new, especially when it’s something close to your heart. However, before you begin planting your veggies in a raised bed, make sure you’re following these tips:
- Always use top quality compost or soils for your plantations. Also, rake and level the soil surface smooth and level and remove the debris and rocks, if any.
- You can afford to plant your vegetables slightly closer in a raised bed than you normally would. This is because the small planting area makes for a soil concentrated in fertilizer and manure – the more the plants, the better distributed it will be.
- When planting leafy greens like lettuce, add a few seeds into holes poked into the soils at least 6" inches apart from each other. When the seeds germinate, put one seedling in one hole.
- You can simply spread out the seeds on the raised bed surface. For plants like carrots, fennel, and sage make sure you cover the seeds with some fine-textured soil. These plants attract butterflies and larvae that can harm them.
- Don’t hesitate from planting multiple vegetables in the same bed. You just need to plan the layout properly. For example, the creeping cucumbers vines can be easily planted alongside the edge of your raised bed. This way, they can simply trail on the side without hindering the other plant growth.
- Once you have planted your vegetables in the raised bed, water the soil well right away.
While you’re investing time and effort into growing a thriving raised bed vegetable garden, here’s a little insight into the vegetables that will grow best in it:
- Think root vegetables like parsnips, carrots, and beets. The loose soil will allow them plenty of space to spread and grow.
- Leafy greens like spinach, kale and lettuce thrive excellently in a raised bed setting as it keeps their roots from getting too soggy.
- Tomatoes require soils rich in nutrients to grow into a healthy harvest. Raised beds allow you to customize your soil and add on to it whenever required, which is ideal for growing tomatoes.
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