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How to fix over watering a raised bed? #753279
Asked June 01, 2021, 1:38 PM EDT
Crook County Oregon
Expert Response
Hi Samuel:
If you've already planted, you really need to wait it out and hope the plants aren't damaged by the overwatering. You didn't say what the soil makeup of your raised beds are. Good drainage is essential for healthy plants. If you have amended the soil, it should dry out with minimal damage. If the beds are filled with local soil or fill dirt, compaction can be a problem and the plants may not be as productive as you would like. I'm going to attach a very helpful bulletin that covers all aspects of vegetable gardening in Central Oregon. As you scroll down, you will see a section on raised bed gardening that you may find helpful.
Hopefully our current hot spell will help you out.