Raised Beds

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Trina1350

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Raised Beds
« on: October 25, 2020, 11:27 »
Hi I知 fairly new to veg growing, I have raised beds my question is should I add organic matter to them every autumn before I put them to sleep for the winter? Thank you

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mumofstig

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Re: Raised Beds
« Reply #1 on: October 25, 2020, 12:24 »
If you have it then yes, add it then :)
Sometimes it is too wet and I don't get it done until the spring, though.
The only time you really shouldn't add it, is when soil is coved with frosted/frozen earth, as the compost keeps the soil underneath it frozen for longer than normal.

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Re: Raised Beds
« Reply #2 on: October 25, 2020, 17:39 »
It depends on the organic matter you are thinking of adding: compost or fresh leaves, yes, fresh manure, no, it is better for you to rot it down for 6 months in a heap before digging it in preferably under the plants you are transplanting to the bed.


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