Preparing an existing bed for planting

Preparing an Existing Bed for Planting

We've shown you how to prepare a new bed for planting, but we thought it might be useful to explain how to prepare an existing bed too.

When you're prepping an existing bed, make sure to leave a 20 - 30 cm gap between the different planted areas to use as a walkway. This way, you won't have to walk on the bed, which will prevent it from becoming compacted.

To prepare your bed:

• cover the area with a thin layer of compost
• using a broad fork, aerate the soil every 10 - 15 cm
• rake the compost into the bed so that it trickles down into the holes left by the broadfork
• when you're working with the broadfork, work backwards to ensure you don't walk over the soil again

Planting Nicotiana Seedlings

Whatever you choose to plant in your bed, add a pinch of climate compost to the hole first. This will give your seedlings all the minerals and nutrients they need to thrive as they grow.

Once planted, water your seedlings with compost tea, and remember, healthy soil equals healthy plants.