Have you heard about Square Foot Gardening? It’s a way to garden with less weeds, less work, and more harvest. The popularity grows every year. We have simplified getting everything you need to begin. Come in ad see our raised garden boxes and soil kit.
To get started, how much should you plant? It is recommended to plant 1-2 4×4’ boxes per person depending on how much you eat. Add one more box if you want to preserve the harvest. Plant 1/3 less for children.
What can you plant? One purpose of Square Foot Gardening is to maximize space. In one 4×4’ box you can grow:
12 plants leaf lettuce, 16 radishes, 16 onions, 16 beets, 16 carrots, plus you can harvest 6 lbs. beans, tomatoes, chard, and cucumbers. Read the book for more details.
What Type of Soil Should You Use? The book’s author, Mel Bartholomew recommends 1/3 Peat Moss, 1/3 Coarse Vermiculite, & 1/3 Blended Organic Compost. Our Square Foot Garden Soil Kit is the easiest way to achieve this mix. See us for details. One note, Mel previously recommended 5 different types of compost. However, his web site now says to use a well blended compost. You’ll need 8 cuft. of soil for each 4×4’ box. Read the book for more details.
Visit us to get started today. We have some great raised garden boxes at phenomenal prices and our soil kit makes getting started simple.
