Raised beds- Ideal size? - Page 2

dipchip2000 · September 15, 2011

I am going to finally build some raised beds now for use next spring. I have an area of about 30x40 to fill with beds. Is there an ideal size for ease of working and maximize the number of plants without overcrowding them? My thoughts are to build 5x12s and put three beds in a row with 2ft between ends of beds. Do I go with 2x10s or 2x12s and treated or not. I may not get all completed this year but hope to get at least three ready for spring. I already have 60CRW cages 22inch diameter t6hat I have been using inground. Any help with ideas is greatly appreciated.
thanks
ron

September 15, 2011	#1
dipchip2000 Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Muskogee, Oklahoma Posts: 664	Raised beds- Ideal size? I am going to finally build some raised beds now for use next spring. I have an area of about 30x40 to fill with beds. Is there an ideal size for ease of working and maximize the number of plants without overcrowding them? My thoughts are to build 5x12s and put three beds in a row with 2ft between ends of beds. Do I go with 2x10s or 2x12s and treated or not. I may not get all completed this year but hope to get at least three ready for spring. I already have 60CRW cages 22inch diameter t6hat I have been using inground. Any help with ideas is greatly appreciated. thanks ron