Planting two seasons in a row in the same soil

Question

I have a raised bed garden box that I have planted tomatoes in last season.
Do I have to do anything to the soil this season or can I just plant tomatoes in the box again this year and just fertilize?

Answer 1

Plant nutrients are used by the plants and some are leached from the upper soil profile with rain and irrigation. So it's best if you re-charge with a soil test based Rx for amendments. Or if that is not practical or affordable for your small garden box, use a mineral rich and balanced general purpose fertilizer product.

In addition to the fertilizer, or if you don't do anything else, incorporate (dig in) a copious amount of real compost.