People often wonder when is the best time to add compost to they raised beds. Well to make the most of the plant foods that they contain and to reduce the risk of any goodness being washed out and wasted, the compost is best applied to the soil where the plants are or are about to be growing.
On light and medium soils, it is usually possible to do this. When the soil is cold or heavy it may be necessary to apply these materials to some areas in the fall, when conditions are more favorable.
Where plants are in the ground for time, such as onions or cabbage an initial application of compost could be dug in before planning with a top up dressing given as mulch after a few months.
You can always apply materials such as leaf mould and straw whenever the soil conditions allow.
I put compost on my raised beds all the time and whenever I can. The secret is to have enough compost in the first place.
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