77 For those that started gardening, share how much better your produce looks and tastes. The mega-farms produce fast growing heavy food while lowering the nutritional value. We grew a modest amount this past year, but plan on increasing a LOT this year. Big farmers are under corporate control. posted 1 year ago by GodBlessAmerica58 1 year ago by GodBlessAmerica58 +77 / -0 . 26 comments share 26 comments share save hide report block hide replies
It takes at least a year before the soil in a new raised bed to create its underground ecosystem. You can grow ok, but as the bed ages it will get better - especially if you mulch and compost and mulch and compost.