Square Foot Gardening - Making Mel's Mix

Another video from our first year of square foot gardening.

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Key insights about video Square Foot Gardening - Making Mel's Mix

🌿 Mel's mix for the raised garden beds consists of 1/3 vermiculite, which is measured using a five-gallon bucket.

🌿 Peat moss is another ingredient of Mel's mix, and it expands when watered.

🌿 There are four different kinds of compost used in Mel's mix, including composted manure, cow manure, mushroom compost, and a raised bed garden mix.

🌿 The raised bed garden mix is made up of leftovers turned into compost and is mostly vegetable compost.

🌿 The mixing process involves spreading out the ingredients on a big sheet and going back and forth to ensure a thorough mix.

🌿 Watering the beds thoroughly is important, and it is recommended to use a hose to spread the water evenly.

🌿 The gardener plans to grow mainly salsa ingredients, such as onions, jalapenos, and cilantro, in the raised beds.

Timestamped Summary

01:17 Introduction to Mel's mix and the ingredients needed for it.

02:08 The process of measuring out the compost for the mix.

03:21 Adding the compost to the mix.

04:07 Filling the mix with cow manure.

04:47 Stirring the mix to ensure it is well mixed.

05:30 Pouring the mix into the raised bed.

07:30 Adding peat moss to the mix.

09:14 Filling the second bed with the mix.

09:27 Dumping a large amount of compost into the second bed.

10:45 Filling the second bed with cow poop.

11:01 Showing the amount of mix used for each bed.

11:19 Watering down the beds.

12:07 Discussing the plans for planting in the beds.

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Q&A

What are the ingredients for Mel's Mix?

The ingredients for Mel's Mix are vermiculite, peat moss, and compost.

How much vermiculite should be used in Mel's Mix?

About 1/3 of the mix should be vermiculite.

What is the purpose of peat moss in Mel's Mix?

Peat moss helps to retain moisture in the soil.

How many types of compost are recommended in Mel's Mix?

Mel's Mix recommends using five types of compost, including composted manure, cow manure, mushroom compost, poultry compost, and raised bed garden mix.

How should the ingredients be mixed together?

The ingredients should be spread out on a large sheet and mixed together by moving the corners of the sheet.

Can leftover bags be used to store any excess soil?

Yes, cut the bags open at the top so that they can be used to store any excess soil.

Is it necessary to water down the beds after filling them with the mix?

Yes, it is important to thoroughly water down the beds after filling them with the mix.