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Roots in Raised Bed
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"David Hare-Scott" wrote: Mike wrote: I've been doing SFG in raised beds for a couple of years now, and there is now an accumulation of left over roots in the beds from past plantings. I imagine they compost at some time, but do they compost quickly in the beds? Is it OK to leave the old roots in the beds or are they going to hinder roots/plants of future plantings? Thanks. The old roots will be fine. They will break down, worms will eat them etc, pull out any that are obvious before you replant but generally don't worry. Who or what is SFG? David My guess is "Square Foot Gardening" seems to go with raised beds. I have found too many roots causes the soil to be too light. Taller heavier plants may fall over and uproot themselves (like tomatoes). Some plants just love the lighter soil (like celery). Could add the lighter soil to the compost pile and put in the older compost in the beds. This may help in recharging (if thats the right word) the nutrients to the lighter soil. -- Enjoy Life... Dan Garden in Zone 5 South East Michigan. |
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