What Is The Best Organic Soil Mixture For NYC Urban VERTICAL GARDENS? For Herbs And Leafy Greens?

Question

I am a complete beginner gardener in NYC. I haven’t even started my garden but wanted some expert advice and how to pick the perfect soil + compost + fertilizer mixture for an organic vertical garden and for raised garden beds. I understand it is not recommended to use the same soil for both projects. This is why I am here.

Answer 1

It just depends on what you are growing. Starting with a soil test will determine what amendments you need to add to existing soil. These articles should help:

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/testing-soil.htm

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/compost-as-soil-amendment.htm

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/types-of-organic-fertilizer.htm

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/herbs/hgen/herb-garden-tips-and-tricks.htm

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/top-of-the-crop/top-10-edible-leafy-greens

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/vgen/growing-a-vertical-vegetable-garden.htm

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/info/pros-and-cons-of-raised-beds.htm

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/vgen/raised-vegetable-gardens.htm