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repost of my questions

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Subject:
          spacing
     Date:
          Fri, 14 Apr 2000 08:57:38 +0000
     From:
          Jeff Hannisse <jeff.hannisse@sympatico.ca>
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Hi,
    I've read Mel's book. I'm eager to get started with this approach. I

found a great thick piece of glass 18"x4' and I have some plywood enough

to make a 10" deep box to fit the glass for a raised bed. I thought I'd
put it on the south end of the house. We live in zone 4.5 or so. I
thought I'd put 4 squares in the front of the box and a 6"x4' length
along the back for peas. Since its early I thought of swiss chard, leaf
lettuce, beets and carrots in the front squares.
    I'd like your opinions on this setup. I read the spacings in the
book. It says only 4 swiss chard and 4 lettuce. Does this apply to leaf
lettuce too or can I put in more. And only 16 carrots???  Would you just

follow the book or how would you recommend I set up this space to get
the maximum out of it with these 5 vegetables?
    I was going to fill the bed with vermiculite, store bought sheep
manure, and peat moss. Would you add some sandy soil to this too or just

leave it rich. I also have wood ash, coarse lime (not powdered) and
uncomposted leaves from the fall available. Should I add some of these?
Why does the book say not to add manure to carrots within 6 months of
planting or they become deformed? Does this mean I shouldn't put any of
the composted manure into the bed before I plant?
    I wasn't planning on getting fancy by trying to slope the glass top
into a cold frame type angle. Do you think the box will still get enough

sun and warmth for these vegetables? It's still below 0 celcius up here
in this zone some days. I'm looking forward to hearing your opinions.
    Karen


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