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How would you set it up for planting this spring? I grew tomatoes, squash and okra in this spot last year. Wanting to add in some bush green beans this year if I’m able. Mainly wanting some ideas on how to maximize production for a small area like this.
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I'm completely new to this type of gardening, but from what I've read, raised beds are the best way to maximize production. You could make 2 beds, 10'x12'x4', and that would leave you a 2' path between. Plant tomatoes on the edge with a trellis overhead from one bed to the other and grow them vertically. That will leave space for more stuff. You can plant closer together in raised beds than you can in soil. I'll also be planting "Jambalaya" okra variety. It's supposed to be a heavy producer which means I won't need as much of it.
If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then will I hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and will heal their land. 2 Chronicles 7:14
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I'm completely new to this type of gardening, but from what I've read, raised beds are the best way to maximize production. You could make 2 beds, 10'x12'x4', and that would leave you a 2' path between. Plant tomatoes on the edge with a trellis overhead from one bed to the other and grow them vertically. That will leave space for more stuff. You can plant closer together in raised beds than you can in soil. I'll also be planting "Jambalaya" okra variety. It's supposed to be a heavy producer which means I won't need as much of it. It might be the way for me to go. I've read a little bit about raised beds but never tried it. How deep would you make the beds?
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I know you said bush beans but trellising the vine type will maximize space. Cucumbers will do well on a trellis. Be sure to move your tomatoes and squash to the opposite side of the plot to help prevent fungal diseases from establishing in the soil. Of course keep them picked so they will keep bearing.
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Great point about pole beans, had not thought of it. I'm also planning on moving my tomatoes and squash as you mentioned.
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Throwing in my 2 pennies......I tried raised beds for Strawberries twice. I couldn't keep enough water on'em. The soil in the bed was good but the sandy soil under it (natural soil) was siphon it away so fast it became a PIA to keep them alive. From this limited experience I would say have water handy or better yet, just build in an irrigation system of some kind from the start with raised beds.
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Throwing in my 2 pennies......I tried raised beds for Strawberries twice. I couldn't keep enough water on'em. The soil in the bed was good but the sandy soil under it (natural soil) was siphon it away so fast it became a PIA to keep them alive. From this limited experience I would say have water handy or better yet, just build in an irrigation system of some kind from the start with raised beds. If you put gin trash in your raised beds you would be amazed how well it will hold water
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Throwing in my 2 pennies......I tried raised beds for Strawberries twice. I couldn't keep enough water on'em. The soil in the bed was good but the sandy soil under it (natural soil) was siphon it away so fast it became a PIA to keep them alive. From this limited experience I would say have water handy or better yet, just build in an irrigation system of some kind from the start with raised beds. If you put gin trash in your raised beds you would be amazed how well it will hold water How would one go about getting some of this gin trash? Find a cotton gin and call them?
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Throwing in my 2 pennies......I tried raised beds for Strawberries twice. I couldn't keep enough water on'em. The soil in the bed was good but the sandy soil under it (natural soil) was siphon it away so fast it became a PIA to keep them alive. From this limited experience I would say have water handy or better yet, just build in an irrigation system of some kind from the start with raised beds. If you put gin trash in your raised beds you would be amazed how well it will hold water How would one go about getting some of this gin trash? Find a cotton gin and call them? Yes
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I've had the same problem with raised beds. They just aren't as efficient with water. We have three now and they have to be watered twice as much as my regular gardens.
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I'm completely new to this type of gardening, but from what I've read, raised beds are the best way to maximize production. You could make 2 beds, 10'x12'x4', and that would leave you a 2' path between. Plant tomatoes on the edge with a trellis overhead from one bed to the other and grow them vertically. That will leave space for more stuff. You can plant closer together in raised beds than you can in soil. I'll also be planting "Jambalaya" okra variety. It's supposed to be a heavy producer which means I won't need as much of it. It might be the way for me to go. I've read a little bit about raised beds but never tried it. How deep would you make the beds? Mine are going to be 2-2x8's deep.
If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then will I hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and will heal their land. 2 Chronicles 7:14
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I'm completely new to this type of gardening, but from what I've read, raised beds are the best way to maximize production. You could make 2 beds, 10'x12'x4', and that would leave you a 2' path between. Plant tomatoes on the edge with a trellis overhead from one bed to the other and grow them vertically. That will leave space for more stuff. You can plant closer together in raised beds than you can in soil. I'll also be planting "Jambalaya" okra variety. It's supposed to be a heavy producer which means I won't need as much of it. It might be the way for me to go. I've read a little bit about raised beds but never tried it. How deep would you make the beds? Mine are going to be 2-2x8's deep. What are you doing for the soil going in them, making your own mix or buying premise bags?
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I'm completely new to this type of gardening, but from what I've read, raised beds are the best way to maximize production. You could make 2 beds, 10'x12'x4', and that would leave you a 2' path between. Plant tomatoes on the edge with a trellis overhead from one bed to the other and grow them vertically. That will leave space for more stuff. You can plant closer together in raised beds than you can in soil. I'll also be planting "Jambalaya" okra variety. It's supposed to be a heavy producer which means I won't need as much of it. It might be the way for me to go. I've read a little bit about raised beds but never tried it. How deep would you make the beds? Mine are going to be 2-2x8's deep. What are you doing for the soil going in them, making your own mix or buying premise bags? I've got roughly a triaxle load of gin trash and I put 6 front end loader buckets of chicken litter in the pile. I've been turning it with the FEL once a week. It's composting really well. I might end up having to get more gin trash. The pile is shrinking.
If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then will I hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and will heal their land. 2 Chronicles 7:14
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