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Calling all OB gardeners, I have questions.
Posted on 3/9/14 at 2:04 pm
Posted on 3/9/14 at 2:04 pm
I would like to attempt to grow tomatoes, bell peppers, some hot peppers, and herbs. Can I grow all of these together in one garden box? I am looking to build a garden box, but have never built one. Can I just build a box and throw garden soil in it? Anyone care to share plans or tips?
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Posted on 3/9/14 at 2:10 pm to sloopy
You should be able to. Just be careful not to over fertilize. Use Garden Soil instead of Top Soil.
Posted on 3/9/14 at 2:11 pm to sloopy
How big of a raised bed are you thinking about building?
Google "square foot gardening." There is a lot of info out there.
Last year I had two 4x8x6 raised beds and grew 5 tomato plants, four eggplants, three yellow squash, 6 okra plants, and some bush beans. I think some of the planting space in "gardening by the square foot" is too dense, so I modified some of the recommendations. I have added another 4x8x6 bed for this season.
Google "square foot gardening." There is a lot of info out there.
Last year I had two 4x8x6 raised beds and grew 5 tomato plants, four eggplants, three yellow squash, 6 okra plants, and some bush beans. I think some of the planting space in "gardening by the square foot" is too dense, so I modified some of the recommendations. I have added another 4x8x6 bed for this season.
Posted on 3/9/14 at 2:21 pm to sloopy
quote:Raised bed/boxes are definitely the way to go but when it comes to soil, "good" gardens take a few years to come by.
Can I just build a box and throw garden soil in it?
That is unless you have a lot of compost.
I throw a lot of grass clippings in mine. It's amazing how quickly it (bermuda) decomposes and what it adds.
Posted on 3/9/14 at 2:23 pm to Tear It Up
How much do you think it would cost to build one 4x8x6 with soil? Did you just build a box with 4 boards?
Do you just build a box and throw some soil and plants in?
Do you just build a box and throw some soil and plants in?
This post was edited on 3/9/14 at 2:25 pm
Posted on 3/9/14 at 2:36 pm to sloopy
quote:Get 2X12 treated boards.
How much do you think it would cost to build one 4x8x6 with soil? Did you just build a box with 4 boards?
Or if you want to spend a bit more, this is what I did. You could actually get by with 2 high and add later.
Posted on 3/9/14 at 2:42 pm to sloopy
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How much do you think it would cost to build one 4x8x6 with soil? Did you just build a box with 4 boards?
I bought two 12ft pieces ($20) of treated 2x6 boards, and used some scrap wood for the corners supports. I used a shovel to dig the grass out, and then tilled the soil. I bought 1/2 yard of garden bedding mix ($25) from a local nursery to fill the bed up.
I have been tossing around the idea of adding some pvc hoops and plastic to my beds to protect from late frost:
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Posted on 3/9/14 at 3:22 pm to Tear It Up
quote:Or even better, start 'em early. At least in central Louisiana I know it gets so hot that the earlier you can have tomatoes the better.
I have been tossing around the idea of adding some pvc hoops and plastic to my beds to protect from late frost:
I like that idea and may try it. Thanks for sharing.
Posted on 3/9/14 at 4:01 pm to sloopy
Yes.
Ill see if I still have pictures of my garden, but I just used cinderblocks as the border and filled it with potting mix. I grew jalapenos, mini bell peppers, squash, and cantaloupe in the main section. A then in the little holes in the cinder blocks I grew parlsey, basil, rosemary, and garlic. The garlic and rosemary did not produce anything, although the garlic has started growing again for some reason. The rosemary didnt even sprout so I think I got some bad seeds.
Found a pic, just got done putting it together nothing growing yet.
Ill see if I still have pictures of my garden, but I just used cinderblocks as the border and filled it with potting mix. I grew jalapenos, mini bell peppers, squash, and cantaloupe in the main section. A then in the little holes in the cinder blocks I grew parlsey, basil, rosemary, and garlic. The garlic and rosemary did not produce anything, although the garlic has started growing again for some reason. The rosemary didnt even sprout so I think I got some bad seeds.
Found a pic, just got done putting it together nothing growing yet.
This post was edited on 3/9/14 at 4:05 pm
Posted on 3/10/14 at 10:03 am to sloopy
Don't plant mint in your raised bed. lol Its a water hog and will take over if you aren't careful.
I grow lots of herbs in containers, and mint needs its own.
As a side note, I have beautiful Cilantro and a oregano plant growning next to my patio where the water runs off of it.
Obviously I let my herbs go to seed.
I grow lots of herbs in containers, and mint needs its own.
As a side note, I have beautiful Cilantro and a oregano plant growning next to my patio where the water runs off of it.
Obviously I let my herbs go to seed.
Posted on 3/10/14 at 11:26 am to sloopy
I prefer untreated wood, I have standard pine boxes that haven't rotted after 3 yrs. 2ea 2x8x16 boards, 1ea 2x8x8, 4 joist hangers.
Fill with 1/3 manure or compost, 1/3 garden soil, blend of 1/3 perlite and peat moss
You don't want your bed so wide that you have to step into it to reach any one area inside the box. I am a big fan of plastic mulch and row covers. Few tomatoes will flower/pollinate when temps hit 90+.
Spacing depends on variety and how much you have to work with, typically want taller stuff on NW side.
This is just a tomato bed so I planted tighter then normal
PROFIT$$
Fill with 1/3 manure or compost, 1/3 garden soil, blend of 1/3 perlite and peat moss
You don't want your bed so wide that you have to step into it to reach any one area inside the box. I am a big fan of plastic mulch and row covers. Few tomatoes will flower/pollinate when temps hit 90+.
Spacing depends on variety and how much you have to work with, typically want taller stuff on NW side.
This is just a tomato bed so I planted tighter then normal
PROFIT$$
This post was edited on 3/10/14 at 11:34 am
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