Soil depth for vegetables chart

There are a number of components that need to come together to produce a great garden.

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Soil depth for vegetables chart in cm

For instance, you need to start with the right plants, you need to feed those plants properly, and you obviously need to water them at an appropriate rate. In addition to those basics, you’ll also want to make sure the plants have the right soil – and enough soil – to reach their potential.

Not sure how much topsoil to add to your garden to make a comfortable home for various plants? The content below should get you started.

Why Topsoil?

Before we tackle the question of how much top soil you need in your garden, let’s first talk quickly about why you need to add top soil in the first place.

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After all, your garden is already made up of dirt, right? Why not just dig some holes and get started? The importance of topsoil comes down to the nutrients contained in the dirt. If you were to just plant your garden in the dirt that is currently covering that patch of ground, you may or may not find that your plants get enough nutrition to thrive.

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