How much soil do I need in standalone, raised bed vegetable garden?
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Depends on how big you make your frame for the bed.
I HAVE SEVERAL ABOVE GROUND BEDS. FILL BOTTOM OF BEDS WITH PLASTIC BOTTLES WITH THE COVERS ON. THEN ADD A LAYER OF DIRT, COMPOST, AND FINISH WITH DIRT. NOT ALL THE WAY TO TOP, ABOUT 1/2 FOOT BELOW TOP.
Naomie is is right depends on size of beds and also what you are growing. Mine are 12 deep and 24" long. I used about 2 large bags of soil per box.
Kelly it depends on the size of your raised beds
but the suggestion from Mpatsewing is a good one as it doesn't take so much soil and compost. Good soil in a bag is really good and add a little manure mix and you will have a great garden
Most plants require about 1/4 of their total height to be underground. So 2 feet of soil plus some space among plastic bottles or rocks that you use for drainage ought to be plenty for almost any vegetable you want in containers. Corn and okra are the tallest I can think of, although pole beans and bush beans can get pretty high off the ground. Best wishes on your veggies. 😇
How big is it? Any garden center should be able to help you.