I used 2x10's and have about 8" of soil, misc compost and manure. I use 5 gallon buckets for my tomatoes and fill the up about 4/5ths to the top.

well I know I started late but I got my onions in today... Going to get some peppers and tomatos tomorrow to put in buckets... hope it works!!!

Me. I do comp ads.

East, good looking spread you got out there.

Just a few observations...not trying to start any arguments.

We are in our 4th year of gardening for the purpose of Farmers Marketing. Two years ago we built a drip irrigation system and so far its worked great. Start up cost was around $600 but should last for several more years and included over 60 sticks of pvc.
If you do a search on the internet you can find several videos on how to make drip irrigation systems using pvc. Its worth the time and expense. You can also set your whole system up on timers.

Last year we decided to not make mounds to plant our summer squash\cucumbers\zuccini. some gardening folks have moved away from the mound system so we wanted to try it. Well it worked for us and we had a bumper crop. It saved us ton of time and they seemed to do just as well as the year before when we mounded. I might suggest trying a couple this year and see how it works for you.

good gardening thread!

A few pics when we first got it together. First my little okra patch and second the only closeup which was in my wifey's garden.

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ndsP9P7Zfvg/UTSERP0kiLI/AAAAAAAARzI/z-pOgnD-0ok/s1600/043-001.JPG


pretty cool way to start your seeds

You guys will be asking about blossom end rot in a few short weeks. Put a hand full of agricultural limestone under each plant to prevent it.

Thats a good point, I use lime also. It happens to some varieties worse than others. Epsom Salt will help out once the rot sets in.

Finished my rows today






It was a little windy





Still need a few bags of mulch then I will be done.

Looks great. Are planng on putting the water on top of the rows?

I have an extra soaker hose I can put on top and move around and I have a sprinkler that covers the whole garden.

looking good Payne! i keep checking this thread to see your progress. You pics are great. I will post some soon

Sweet! If you can spare some time...I need your expertise..

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Looks good Payne! 50 ft rows?

Lots of hard work there but you will be eating good in a few short months!

50 ish, it keeps growing wider & longer every year..

A couple pics of my seedlings sprouting. The peppers haven't popped up yet.

Question for the people using buckets for tomatoes,and peppers!
What type of soil,and what type of prep are you doing with the buckets?

This is what i do; Drill a few holes in the bottom of the buckets and add about 1.5"-2" of river rock or gravel to the bottom of the buckets for excess water to drain out, then fill in with soil. That's about it.

Thanks phat"
That's what I expected!
What is the best soil for tomatos,and peppers?