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Adding some garden soil and getting ready to plant
Posted on 9/17/25 at 9:47 am
Posted on 9/17/25 at 9:47 am
I've got a low spot in the back 1/3 of my vegetable garden and figure it will take about 3 cu. yds. of garden soil to bring it back to where I want it.
I got the first yd. yesterday and wheelbarrowed it in and it's looking great with the soil being nice and rich with 80% composted material a bit of sand and other fine organic matter in the mix. I can see where it's going to be a plus once it's turned under and mixed with the soil already there.
Just 2 more loads to go and I'll be ready to pull rows.
It is still too hot to put started plants in with our days in N.O. still reaching the low 90's.
And here's a heads-up if anyone looking for good garden soil. I went to a place called Rock n Soil on Airline Hwy. and it was as easy as it gets. Drive in, pay for the load and get it put in my truck and drive out. The load was $60 for a cubic yard and they do offer delivery for a fee. I declined and it was actually easier to unload from my truck at the back of my driveway with a short run to the garden as opposed to them dumping at the curb and having to negotiate a 75 ft. driveway just to reach the garden.
I got the first yd. yesterday and wheelbarrowed it in and it's looking great with the soil being nice and rich with 80% composted material a bit of sand and other fine organic matter in the mix. I can see where it's going to be a plus once it's turned under and mixed with the soil already there.
Just 2 more loads to go and I'll be ready to pull rows.
It is still too hot to put started plants in with our days in N.O. still reaching the low 90's.
And here's a heads-up if anyone looking for good garden soil. I went to a place called Rock n Soil on Airline Hwy. and it was as easy as it gets. Drive in, pay for the load and get it put in my truck and drive out. The load was $60 for a cubic yard and they do offer delivery for a fee. I declined and it was actually easier to unload from my truck at the back of my driveway with a short run to the garden as opposed to them dumping at the curb and having to negotiate a 75 ft. driveway just to reach the garden.
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Posted on 9/17/25 at 9:54 am to gumbo2176
What vegetable plants are you wanting to plant now?
Here is the LSU AgCenter’s vegetable planting guide for seeds & transplants, for both South & North Louisiana
Louisiana Vegetable Planting Guide - LSU AgCenter
Here is the LSU AgCenter’s vegetable planting guide for seeds & transplants, for both South & North Louisiana
Louisiana Vegetable Planting Guide - LSU AgCenter
Posted on 9/17/25 at 11:33 am to gumbo2176
Day temps are high but still fine to put out your fall plants, just have to water a bit more often.
I planted my fall crop Sept 2 and had started seeds Aug 1…they’re doing great
I am watering daily right now, but can probably back of some now that they’re established.
I planted my fall crop Sept 2 and had started seeds Aug 1…they’re doing great
I am watering daily right now, but can probably back of some now that they’re established.
Posted on 9/17/25 at 11:45 am to CrawDude
I know all about the planting guide and I know I just don't like to work that hard in all this heat we are still having.
Everything I plant is for fall/winter gardening and I've had them overwinter most every year since our winters in N.O. are more pleasant than downright cold.
The only things I'm putting in by this weekend are straight sowing cucumber and pole bean seeds to grow on my 2 large trellises.
Things I usually plant are:
Collards
Leaf Lettuces----a dozen or so varieties
Kale
Swiss Chard
Broccoli
Cabbage
Cauliflower
Brussel Sprouts
Onion Sets
Garlic
Beets
Everything I plant is for fall/winter gardening and I've had them overwinter most every year since our winters in N.O. are more pleasant than downright cold.
The only things I'm putting in by this weekend are straight sowing cucumber and pole bean seeds to grow on my 2 large trellises.
Things I usually plant are:
Collards
Leaf Lettuces----a dozen or so varieties
Kale
Swiss Chard
Broccoli
Cabbage
Cauliflower
Brussel Sprouts
Onion Sets
Garlic
Beets
Posted on 9/21/25 at 11:52 am to gumbo2176
Are you going to add any compost to exsisting garden? I like to use a ratio of 2 bags of compost to every bag of garden soil.
Posted on 9/21/25 at 2:13 pm to cajun3gunner
quote:
Are you going to add any compost to exsisting garden? I
The garden soil I bought is 80% composted material.
Posted on 9/21/25 at 5:36 pm to cajun3gunner
quote:
I like to use a ratio of 2 bags of compost to every bag of garden soil.
I have a 1000 sq. ft. garden that has five rows, each 50 ft. long. I'm not buying bags of garden soil or compost to add to something that big. I buy it by the cubic yard from a dealer near me.
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