Raised Bed

Question

I want to use cement cinder blocks as a raised bed for asparagus crown planting. Are the cement cinder blocks ok to use, or will anything bad leach out of the cinder blocks?

Answer 1

These are actually fine for creating and using for raised beds. I use them myself. The only downfall that I have seen with using cinder blocks is their ability to draw lots of heat - which is both good and bad. Good in that many garden plants thrive in the warmer soil, bad in that you may need to water more, especially during hot weather.