Reply To: Raised no-dig beds on a slope

[Joe]

Thanks for the responses everyone, it’s all very much appreciated. I think we know how to go forward in planning the lay of our beds now.

I think Charles is right about the rocks in Wales not ever getting very warm, although we did watch the show about the Incas and it was fascinating so thanks for that either way!

We’re now struggling with the question of rocks. We have some rather large rocks in Rowen and have found many on the farm. One was over 8 tonnes, though that has thankfully been an exceptionally large rock!

Do we need to dig the beds to check for rocks and remove them and then proceed from then on without digging. Or do we just build the beds up and hope that the raised bed offers the roots enough soil to flourish despite any rocks that might lay beneath?

We’re considering digging one bed as a test to see how many rocks are found.

Any advice/thoughts would once again be much appreciated.