Depth of raised beds - Ask Extension
Hi,
I am getting into gardening at a cabin I have near Talkeetna. I can't get anything to grow directly in the soil (it never seems to get warm eno...
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Depth of raised beds #868604
Asked May 15, 2024, 5:00 PM EDT
Hi,
I am getting into gardening at a cabin I have near Talkeetna. I can't get anything to grow directly in the soil (it never seems to get warm enough) so putting in some raised beds. Wondering how deep they should be? I am looking to do things like raspberries, potatoes, flowers and things like that. I'd like to try planting as many native flowers as possible as well.
Matanuska-Susitna County Alaska
Expert Response
The deeper the raised bed the better. I think 12 inches is the minimum.
Apologies for the delay in reply but just wanted to say thank you! I ended up going with 16in depth on my beds.
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I think you'll be happy with the 16 inches.