The timing for planting in raised beds depends on the vegetables you’re growing and your local climate, but raised beds offer some flexibility:
– Early Spring Planting:
Raised beds warm up faster than ground soil, allowing you to start planting cool-season crops like lettuce, spinach, carrots, and peas earlier in spring.
– After the Last Frost:
For warm-season vegetables like tomatoes, cucumbers, and peppers, plant after the danger of frost has passed.
– Succession Planting:
Raised beds are ideal for succession planting. Once early crops are harvested, you can replant with summer or autumn vegetables, maximising your growing season.
– Year-Round Options:
With the right covers or cold frames, raised beds can be used for growing hardy crops like kale, broccoli, and winter onions even during colder months.
To make the most of your raised beds, plan your planting schedule based on the crops, weather, and growing conditions. Raised beds, especially British Recycled Plastic raised beds, offer a versatile and sustainable way to grow vegetables throughout the year.
