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Advice Please. (Is this gonna work)

13 years ago

I have a new raised bed 3 1/2' x 6' 8" deep.
I thought I had the calculations for the amount of soil to fill the box, but sadly no.
I of course didn't realize this until it was in the box. *sigh*
I measured and was 2 1/2" short.

I didn't know what to do but as I was looking around I saw my compost pile I started last winter. It is a mix of grass clippings, leaves, kitchen scraps, coffee grounds and pine shavings mixed with chicken manure from coop cleanings. Because it was cold all winter, and I haven't really turned it, it is unfinished. The bottom is cooked, but the rest is raw. I gave it a good mix and thought about using it like a lasagna bed.

After me and the teen spawn took turns removing the soil from the box, we filled it 2 1/2" with the compost mixture in an even layer and then topped it with the soil...again, *sigh*

My question is: Can I plant in it right now or do I have to wait? I have tomatoes really wanting to go outside.

Thanks,
Jen

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