Trellis & early planting


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Hello SqFt. gardeners.I will be using the sqft method for the first time this year and have a few questions for the group. I live on the Outer Banks of NC, the beach, and we have had a mild end to winter.
1. Does anyone else live near me or on the central coast that has considered planting cool weather crops NOW as opposed to waiting for the frost date to pass? It seems like it is safe since I will be using raised beds and can can cover with plastic if frost is predicted.
2. I want to use a system of four trench/trellises for tomatos, cucumbers, melons and sugar snap peas. I have only a small space to do them in. I thought of lining them up to point North-South to accomodate full sun for all trellises. How far apart would I need to space them? I can do about 4 ft. between each one, is that enough space?
3. In the opinion of experienced gardeners, is it better to blend bagged soil, hummus, vermiculite, ect. or use topsoil mixed with composted manure, ect. in my raised beds. My soil is almost all sand so I feel using raised beds is best.
 Thank you for taking the time responding to my questions and good gardening to all!
Bryan
 

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