Tomatoes - Raised Bed
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by johnCT on September 02, 2006 12:32 AM
What size are the landscape timbers? My beds are 12" deep. They are made with two 6" pieces of material. IMO if you can't make the beds at least 8-10" deep, then its not even worth it to use raised beds at all. When I run out of the composite material my neighbor gave me, I'll most likely use 2x10's to make addt'l beds with.
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John - Zone 6
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John - Zone 6
by Jonnie on September 02, 2006 02:10 AM
So do you fill in the beds with like compost, or what?
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by patches1414 on September 02, 2006 05:31 PM
John, they're to normal ones you see at Lowe's, Home Depot, Wal-Mart, etc. I guess they are about 2"x4" and have the rounded edges!
![[dunno]](im/graemlins/dunno.gif)
I really didn't think they would need to be that high! ![[Roll Eyes]](im/rolleyes.gif)
Jonnie, I've already tilled up the soil and I'll be amending it throughout the winter as weather permits. Hopefully, it will be ready and waiting for my tomato plants next spring! ![[Wink]](im/wink.gif)
At that time, I will be adding add the compost and dried manure and work that in before planting! ![[Smile]](im/smile.gif)
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"Lord, I love you and I need you, come into my heart, and bless me, my family, my home, and my friends, in Jesus' name. Amen!"
quote:Why do you say that, John?
IMO if you can't make the beds at least 8-10" deep, then its not even worth it to use raised beds at all.
I really didn't think they would need to be that high! Jonnie, I've already tilled up the soil and I'll be amending it throughout the winter as weather permits.
Hopefully, it will be ready and waiting for my tomato plants next spring! At that time, I will be adding add the compost and dried manure and work that in before planting! * * * *
"Lord, I love you and I need you, come into my heart, and bless me, my family, my home, and my friends, in Jesus' name. Amen!"
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