Why More Homeowners Should Build Raised Beds in NZ

Raised beds in NZ  are the best gardening option for growing vegetables, such as kales, tomatoes, and bulb onions. Usually, this structure is roughly eight ft. by six ft., and thus one can’t step on it for weeding or other reasons.

Understandable Benefits of Growing Vegetables on Raised Beds in NZ

• Easy to weed

A raised bed is relatively above the ground, making weed less strenuous as one doesn’t bend too low. Experts recommend such a garden to people living with a disability such as physical disability.

• Better yields

A raised bed is relatively tiny, and thus vegetables grow close to each other, choking the weeds. Consequently, raised planters stand to harvest a better yield than large-scale farmers.

• Require little maintenance

Weeds can’t survive on raised beds as the crops grow together, shading out stubborn weeds. Therefore, one doesn’t have to apply herbicides to kill weeds, ensuring the crops have enough nutrients.

Similarly, pests can’t survive in these structures, eliminating the need for applying pesticides.

• Zero erosion

One can use timber to prevent the devastating effects of soil erosion to preserve nutrients. These beds are relatively small, and thus one can control soil to ensure it remains fertile.

• No crop damage

One can fence a raised bed using timber or roof sheets to prevent invasion by domestic animals. Similarly, it’s usually located within the compound where few unauthorized people can access it. Therefore, one gets a decent harvest as they can control who can access it.

What are the Best Crops to Plant in Raised Beds in New Zealand?

• Tomatoes

Tomatoes only take at-most 100 days to mature if the farmer takes good care of them. However, some varieties can take longer, provided the soil has enough nutrients.

• Cucumbers

Planters can grow cucumbers  with onions or carrots in a raised garden, provided there’s enough shade. Usually, these vegetables take less than 75 days to mature before harvesting.

• Beans

One can grow beans on raised beds as they require 2-3 inches of water to grow to maturity. Ordinarily, these crops take 55 to 60 days to grow if one waters them accordingly.

Scientists say that lentils and mung beans grow much faster than chickpeas or adzuki beans.

Conclusion

Finally, a planter doesn’t have to purchase agricultural farm products to fertilize raised beds in NZ. One to three buckets of manure are enough to enhance the nutrients needed by crops.