Core Gardening In A Raised Bed // Whitt Acres

Getting my raised bed ready for the coming growing season. I am using the Core Gardening Method this year by putting in a straw ...

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🌱 The core gardening method involves using rotten straw in the center of a raised bed to retain moisture during dry summers.

🌱 The raised bed in the video was filled with topsoil, rotted straw, and mushroom compost to create a nutrient-rich environment for plants.

🌱 Worm activity is a positive sign in a raised bed, as it indicates healthy soil.

🌱 After filling the center ditch with rotten straw, the straw is packed in tightly to allow for decomposition and moisture retention.

🌱 The next step is to backfill the hole from both sides, covering the straw and creating a level surface.

🌱 The raised bed is then layered with compost, which will continue to break down and nourish the soil over time.

🌱 It's okay if the compost is clumpy or not completely finished, as it will continue to break down and feed the soil.

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02:01 Preparing the raised bed by loading it with rotten straw that will absorb and wick moisture during dry summers.

02:47 Backfilling the trench with soil and covering it up.

04:17 Adding a layer of compost on top of the bed to hold moisture and promote worm activity.

05:13 Using the compost to replenish the bed and fill it up.

07:00 Showing the dogs that are kept out of the watermelon patch by a fence.

08:20 Demonstrating a handy watering meter trick by using a plastic bottle to check the moisture level in the soil.

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What is the core gardening method?

The core gardening method involves filling a raised bed with rotten straw to absorb and retain moisture during dry, hot summers.

How do you prepare a raised bed for core gardening?

Start by digging a trench down the center of the bed and filling it with rotten straw. Then backfill the rest of the bed with topsoil and mushroom compost.

How deep should the trench for rotten straw be?

The trench for rotten straw should be about 10 inches deep.

What can be added on top of the raised bed after the rotten straw?

After filling the trench with rotten straw, you can backfill and cover the bed with compost.

How much compost should be added on top of the bed?

Add a good inch of compost or more on top of the bed, and continue to add and layer compost throughout the year for optimal soil health.

Core Gardening In A Raised Bed // Whitt Acres

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What is the core gardening method?

How do you prepare a raised bed for core gardening?

How deep should the trench for rotten straw be?

What can be added on top of the raised bed after the rotten straw?

How much compost should be added on top of the bed?