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Turning existing garden beds into SFG
Hi,
I just started SFG and my new bed looks great!
My plan is to top my existing beds with Mel's Mix. I'm in western PA, zone 6a. Would it be better to try to get that done this fall (assuming my existing harvests and the weather gods cooperate), or to do it in the spring? I am doing my fall gardening in the new SFG bed, so don't necessarily need to plant the other beds this fall...though I might not be able to help myself!
Thanks for your experience and advice!
jemm
I just started SFG and my new bed looks great!
My plan is to top my existing beds with Mel's Mix. I'm in western PA, zone 6a. Would it be better to try to get that done this fall (assuming my existing harvests and the weather gods cooperate), or to do it in the spring? I am doing my fall gardening in the new SFG bed, so don't necessarily need to plant the other beds this fall...though I might not be able to help myself!
Thanks for your experience and advice!
jemm
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Join date : 2023-08-10
Location : Zone 6a
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Turning Existing Beds....
How many beds are we discussing? If you have the time, energy, and $, it would be great to get them ready this fall so that they can be planted as soon as temps permit in the spring. Also, giving the compost component time to break down further is an advantage.
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Re: Turning existing garden beds into SFG
If it were me, I would put in the MM this fall, cover it with a mulch, and let it mature over the winter so that it will be ready to plant next spring.
"In short, the soil food web feeds everything you eat and helps keep your favorite planet from getting too hot. Be nice to it." ~ Diane Miessler, "Grow Your Soil"
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Re: Turning existing garden beds into SFG
Thanks! I was talking about a total of 3 existing 4x8 beds. Highly unlikely I will get to more than 1...or 2. I appreciate the advice!
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Re: Turning existing garden beds into SFG
Jemm, What is your plan for converting? Is the current fill dirt? Organic matter? Is there room for 6-7" of Mel's Mix and mulch, or do you have to remove the existing material? If the existing fill is high in organic matter it will continue to shrink until there is only inorganic matter. Can you post a photo of the 3 beds you want to convert.
As far as doing it now or in the spring, I agree it should be done now, and mulched with bedding straw, fall leaves or pine needles.
As far as doing it now or in the spring, I agree it should be done now, and mulched with bedding straw, fall leaves or pine needles.
Re: Turning existing garden beds into SFG
AN Leonard is having a one-day FREE SHIPPING SALE on coarse and super coarse vermiculite. Score for your new Mel's Mix.
Re: Turning existing garden beds into SFG
Hi, Thanks for the info! The current beds have had soil and my own household compost and occasionally amended with mushroom compost or composted sheep manure for over 20 years. The dirt has settled some and boards have been replaced, so right now there is room in 2 of the 3 for 6-7 inches of Mel's Mix which I intend to put on the top.
And I missed the window of opportunity for the AN Leonard Free Shipping Sale, darn it!!! I've been order coarse vermiculite from Target and Walmart with free shipping. They were charging $54 for 4 cubic feet earlier in the summer. It is now $57. But free shipping every time, and pretty quick delivery.
Jemm
And I missed the window of opportunity for the AN Leonard Free Shipping Sale, darn it!!! I've been order coarse vermiculite from Target and Walmart with free shipping. They were charging $54 for 4 cubic feet earlier in the summer. It is now $57. But free shipping every time, and pretty quick delivery.
Jemm
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