New Veggie Bed (From Scratch)

Best For

Brand-new raised beds, new in-ground beds, areas with no usable soil, or converted lawn/sand

Ingredients

Nantucket Gold™ Compost

Existing native soil or purchased raised-bed soil

OMRI-listed organic vegetable fertilizer

Water

Directions

Choose your base soil

If you have soil on site: use existing native soil.

If starting from scratch: use a clean, untreated raised-bed or garden soil (for example, a product from Coast of Maine designed for vegetable beds).

Build the mix

• Blend 2 parts Nantucket Gold™ Compost with 1 part soil until evenly mixed.

Fill and settle

• Add mixture to the bed and water lightly to settle.

Feed at planting

• Apply an OMRI-listed organic vegetable fertilizer at the label rate.

Water well

• Deep watering helps activate soil biology and nutrients.

Timing

Early spring: ideal

Late summer/fall: good for soil prep before next season

Why it works

Compost improves structure and moisture retention, while a true soil base (native or purchased) provides mineral content and stability. Fertilizer supplies the nutrients vegetables need during active growth.

*Important Notice on Product Application

While Nantucket Gold™ Natural Compost is OMRI Listed and produced to the highest quality standards, the successful health of your garden depends on the precise application of all soil amendments.

Oyster Environmental and its affiliates are not responsible for the improper mixing or over-application of any fertilizers with our compost. Users must read, follow and understand all labeled rates provided by fertilizer manufacturers carefully.