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Raised Bed - 4.8 metres long.

victoriacadamsvictoriacadams Posts: 57
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We have a new greenhouse (never had one before).  Our soil is clay so we have twisted, curly carrots, parsnips etc.  A friend suggested to plant them in deep plant pots which I will try.  However, my husband has created a raised bed inside the greenhouse.  What would be the best fruit or veg to grow in this palace?  So far, the other side of the greenhouse is still grass.  
YIKES!

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  • FairygirlFairygirl Posts: 55,117
    Your carrots should be fine now, as long as the soil you fill the bed with isn't too rich  :)
    It's worth putting some barriers [front to back] in at various points along the bed, so that you can tailor the contents for different veg requirements though. I do that with my ornamental beds.
    Tomatoes will be good if you like them. Anything that likes good depth should do well - leeks etc.

    I don't grow much veg, but I'm sure others will have lots of suggestions.  :)
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  • Jenny_AsterJenny_Aster Posts: 945
    Have you looked at the 'square foot gardening system', there's load about it on youtube.

    https://youtu.be/ebbbHDRDNI8


    Trying to be the person my dog thinks I am! 

    Cambridgeshire/Norfolk border.
  • war garden 572war garden 572 Posts: 664
    'square foot gardening system',  you need read book to get all
    important parts of system.
  • Jenny_AsterJenny_Aster Posts: 945
    war garden 572 said:
    'square foot gardening system',  you need read book to get all
    important parts of system.
    Got the book and it's fascinating. Though articles and 'tubes can pique an interest.
    Trying to be the person my dog thinks I am! 

    Cambridgeshire/Norfolk border.
  • victoriacadamsvictoriacadams Posts: 57
    Thank you for the recommendation re; 'Square foot gardening system'.  I will look it up  before I start any plan.
  • victoriacadamsvictoriacadams Posts: 57
    Great recommendation!  I have ordered a copy.  Thank you.  V 
  • war garden 572war garden 572 Posts: 664
    which  version of book of the book did you buy.

  • Jenny_AsterJenny_Aster Posts: 945
    Think you can only buy the latest version? Although I guess you can buy 2nd hand ones. I bought the 3rd edition (published 2018 I believe). 
    Trying to be the person my dog thinks I am! 

    Cambridgeshire/Norfolk border.
  • victoriacadamsvictoriacadams Posts: 57
    Hi Jenny,
    I have acquired a copy of the 'Square Foot Gardening'.  Thank you.  I can see the logic.  I will have a long think! 
    V  
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