Calculating Soil Volumes and Mix Ratios for 4×8×12-Inch Raised Vegetable Beds

Four 4×8×12" beds, empty. Best ratio for vegetables?

Mix

60–70% clay, balance compost/bark/manure. Root crops: 40–50% clay. ~1 cu yd per bed. Blend thoroughly. pH 6.5–7.

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