The Raised Bed & Border Soil Recipe Card

The raised-bed fill (for veg)

This topsoil-led mix is the reliable starting point for a veg bed — the same ratio our compost calculator uses. Add a couple of handfuls of grit per barrow if drainage is poor.

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How much?

• Bed volume = length × width × depth (m). A 2m × 1m × 0.3m bed ≈ 600 litres (~0.6 m³).
• Get the exact figure + bulk-bag count from the soil calculator — bulk bags are far cheaper than small bags for filling beds.