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Raised bed versus whole Field

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  • 11-04-2011 8:46pm
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    woodturner
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    While I like the look of the raised beds pictured throughout the forum, I've been wondering if its not feasible for me. I have a 3/4 acre field and thought about just getting it plowed and tilled ready for growing vegetables. Any thoughts?


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    magicbastarder
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    what will you do with the veg?
    you'd never eat that much veg yourself.


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    wexford12
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    3/4 acre is a huge amount to start of with id think about that before jumping in. Break it up into sections even put some hens on part of it etc


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    Zuiderzee
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    Raised beds, when done right, get in more heat, provide better water management and allow for better soil control with things like PH.

    Do what I do, use raised beds for most stuff, and use lazybeds or till for spuds and grains


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    woodturner
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    We have hens and ducks. We'd use some of the produce ourselves but I was thinking of getting my daughter involved in growing and selling some, maybe. Probably to family and friends. She's only 4 and when going through Woodies the other day she begged me to get her a gardening set. She has a small wheel barrow, buckets, small tools and watering can. She wanted me to get her the spade, brush and rake too but I'll see what she makes of it first :D


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    woodturner
    Registered Users Posts: 879 ✭✭✭woodturner


    Zuiderzee wrote: »
    Raised beds, when done right, get in more heat, provide better water management and allow for better soil control with things like PH.

    Do what I do, use raised beds for most stuff, and use lazybeds or till for spuds and grains

    Yeah I think I'll start off with 2 raised beds and take it from there. Its something for the little one to get into. She's only 4 and loves making her own money. She does chores around the home and gets a few €€ for it.


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    shawnee
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    If she's four, I'd plough and plant the whole lot, it will tire her out and you're guaranteed a great nights sleep !!


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    redser7
    Registered Users Posts: 2,730 ✭✭✭redser7


    What about a kitchen garden with paths? A mix of veg, flower beds, bushes etc. If you have the inclination think about a simple parterre garden?
    http://www.google.ie/search?q=parterre+garden&hl=en&rlz=1R2ADFA_enIE426&prmd=ivns&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ei=aCGkTcXbOoyzhAf3wsHiCQ&ved=0CDAQsAQ&biw=1260&bih=790

    Would love to have your space :-)


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