raised bed for growing carrots and beets

Question

I wish to make a raised bed for growing carrots and beets. What should my soil mix be? My zone 5.

Answer 1

Use a well-draining mix such as two parts regular garden soil with one part sand or perlite and one part organic material such as well-rotted manure or compost.

This article should help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/vgen/raised-vegetable-gardens.htm