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<blockquote data-quote="KDM" data-source="post: 215572" data-attributes="member: 314"><p>Match your soils to the veggies you want.&nbsp; If you want asparagus or other perennial stuff, find out what soils they like best and how to maintain that.&nbsp; Same for other veggies.&nbsp; If you are making the planters out of treated wood, keep in mind that part of the treatment is to prevent plant growth.&nbsp; Brick or stone holds heat which may be good in the spring, but not so good in July.&nbsp; Making the planters deeper than you intend and not filling them to the top will help with shade.&nbsp; If the edges are say 18 inches above the soil level, the plants may not get the full blast of the sun all day.&nbsp; For general run of the mill soils, I like the 80/20 mix, but have a way to incorporate additional fertilizers throughout the soil column as raised beds can become depleted after a few seasons.&nbsp; If you want melons or other succulent produce, I would consider adding some peat moss and do some serious thinkin' drinkin' on your watering designs for the whole kit 'n' kaboodle.&nbsp; Gardening is addicting so watch out.&nbsp; Good Luck!!!</p></blockquote><p></p>

[QUOTE="KDM, post: 215572, member: 314"] Match your soils to the veggies you want. If you want asparagus or other perennial stuff, find out what soils they like best and how to maintain that. Same for other veggies. If you are making the planters out of treated wood, keep in mind that part of the treatment is to prevent plant growth. Brick or stone holds heat which may be good in the spring, but not so good in July. Making the planters deeper than you intend and not filling them to the top will help with shade. If the edges are say 18 inches above the soil level, the plants may not get the full blast of the sun all day. For general run of the mill soils, I like the 80/20 mix, but have a way to incorporate additional fertilizers throughout the soil column as raised beds can become depleted after a few seasons. If you want melons or other succulent produce, I would consider adding some peat moss and do some serious thinkin' drinkin' on your watering designs for the whole kit 'n' kaboodle. Gardening is addicting so watch out. Good Luck!!! [/QUOTE]

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