Preparing next years beds

[Green Gerkin]

This year i just popped my crops in the ground and let them grow, feeding them once or twice a week.
next year i would like to prepare the beds before planting, when is the best time to do this and with what?
I hear you all mention BFB alot, would this be good?
And Should I start a compost heap?
Sorry so many questions.


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[NornBlue]

I've only this week obtained my first ever plot so very little time for growing anything now, will concentrate on getting the plot ready for next year so your question and suggestions will hopefully help me out too :-)

[Nannysally99]

Definitely start a compost heap GG, I only grow in containers mostly so cannot help you with anything else.i do use BFB to fertilise my containers at the appropriate time though.
A fully fledged allotmenteer will be along in a minute

[veggiechicken]

Have you planned what is going to be planted where GG? Some crops have different needs to others!
A compost heap is a must, although there are other ways of adding your leftover bits and pieces to the soil. Start with a heap!!

[Green Gerkin]

Im thinking Beetroot, carrots and onions in one bed and tomatoes, cucumbers, chilli and peppers in another bed.
I'm defiantly going to look into getting a small compost bin.


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[teakdesk]

BFB is a short-term fertiliser that needs raking into a bed a couple of weeks before planting into it. It will give nutrients for around 6 to 8 weeks so you will need to feed again after that.

Another vote for deffo start a compost bin/heap!

[roitelet]

I'm defiantly going to look into getting a small compost bin.


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Get as big a one as you can accommodate and preferably two, I have eight meter cubes! You will fill them and do as Two Sheds recommends, compost everything.