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New square foot garden
Plan next spring two square foot raised garden box's. One 4x4x6 & 4x4x10.
How much cu. ft. of garden mix would be needed for both raised box's?
thanks you
JB
How much cu. ft. of garden mix would be needed for both raised box's?
thanks you
JB
John A Borger- Posts : 1
Join date : 2011-09-02
Location : Canton, Ohio
Re: New square foot garden
John, check out the Mel's Mix Calculator at this in-site link MEL'S MIX CALCULATOR
Have you had a chance to read the ALL NEW SQUARE FOOT GARDENING book? It is absolutely full of simple instructions for creating your SFG.
And
We are really glad you are here. Hope to see you often around the forum.
Have you had a chance to read the ALL NEW SQUARE FOOT GARDENING book? It is absolutely full of simple instructions for creating your SFG.
And

Furbalsmom-
Posts : 3141
Join date : 2010-06-10
Age : 76
Location : Coastal Oregon, Zone 9a, Heat Zone 2 :(
Re: New square foot garden
Welcome!
I have seen women looking at jewelry ads with a misty eye and one hand resting on the heart, and I only know what they're feeling because that's how I read the seed catalogs in January - Barbara Kingsolver - Animal, Vegetable, Miracle
How much MM?
4' x 4' x 6/12' = 8 cu.ft.
4' x 4' x 10/12' = 13-1/3 cu. ft.
21.3 cu. ft. total.
I'd make up at least 24 cu ft to top off squares that settle.
4' x 4' x 10/12' = 13-1/3 cu. ft.
21.3 cu. ft. total.
I'd make up at least 24 cu ft to top off squares that settle.
Cincinnati- Posts : 182
Join date : 2011-06-26
Location : Alabama Gulf Coast
Re: New square foot garden
Welcome, from southwest Ohio! Hope you enjoy this forum , it's full of great people and a wealth of information.
madnicmom-
Posts : 567
Join date : 2011-01-26
Age : 53
Location : zone 6, North of Cincinnati
Re: New square foot garden
Welcome from Central Ohio, best wishes for a wonderful gardening experience, you have joined a great forum!
llama momma
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Posts : 4921
Join date : 2010-08-20
Location : Central Ohio zone 6a
Re: New square foot garden

Do get the All New Square Foot Gardening book if you haven't already read it. Also, it would be a wonderful help to you, I think, if you'd read this post https://squarefoot.forumotion.com/t7452-mel-s-mix-how-strong-is-your-backbone about mixing the Mel's Mix - the special soil-less planting mix that is used in sfgs. It's very important to get your 5 different kinds of compost (or use your own homemade compost) since those of us who have skimped on that have suffered some gardening problems. Some of us who have inadvertently messed up the proportions of the vermiculite and peat moss to compost have also had problems.
Since you have a while before spring, it would be great to set up your own compost bin if you can - that way you can use your own compost instead of having to rely on purchased composts!
It will just help immensely if you get the Mix correct right from the start. It's a wonderful planting medium if you get it right! Post often and don't hesitate to ask any questions you may have - people just love to help each other on this forum!
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Age : 71
Location : Mississippi Gulf Coast Zone 8B
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