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Greenhouse Raised Bed Soil Question

15 years ago

I am just about to finish up my first greenhouse!!! Woohooo!!! I have 2 raised beds in it and plan on filling them with a 50/50 mix of topsoil and leaf mulch. Is this is a wise choice for soil? I'm a little confused over just how decomposed the leaves are supposed to be. They are shredded and damp but you can still tell it's leaf parts. Will I be able to plant sucessfully in this soil?

Thanks ya'll!

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poppa
15 years ago
I'm thinking the worst part will be a tendancy for damping off on seedlings to occur but more mature plants won't have an issue?

There's likely to be some debate whether the decaying leaves will rob some of the nitrogen but I think it'd be fine. You can always add some fertilizer.

You might also get some extra bug activity. might be problems for some root crops.

It's a great way to learn. Try it and see!

Good luck!
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