The right watering of your raised bed is crucial for the growth and well-being of your plants. How often and how much you should water, and when the best time for it is, we reveal to you in this blog post.

First of all - a raised bed needs significantly more water than a normal bed. This is partly because the decomposition process inside the raised bed makes the soil up to 5°C warmer than in a normal bed. Additionally, the raised bed is exposed to sunlight from all sides, which further warms the soil.

This causes the . However, the extra warmth has the special advantage of stimulating plant growth. If you water sufficiently, you can make excellent use of this warming effect.

Water your raised bed preferably daily early in the morning. For this, it is best to use rainwater with our drip irrigation or water with our flower sprinkler, which is very close to watering with a watering can and waters gently. At this time, the soil is not yet strongly warmed by the sun’s rays, and the water on the leaves can evaporate in the rising sun. If you water only in the evening, the water remaining on the leaves could lead to rotting spots.

On particularly hot summer days, you should water both in the morning and in the evening. Even if your raised bed needs a lot of water, you should ensure that no waterlogging occurs to prevent the roots from rotting. If you have set up your raised bed correctly, the water can drain into the soil and the accumulation of excess water is prevented. However, this is different with terrace raised beds with a solid base. Here, it should always be considered that the water cannot drain away and excessive watering could cause the plant roots to stand permanently in water.

Raised beds are a great way to grow vegetables, herbs, and fruits. The warmer soil provides optimal conditions for plant growth and allows for back-friendly gardening.

• Lamb's lettuce: This leafy vegetable grows well in raised beds and can also be harvested in winter.
• Bush beans: These legumes do not require much space and are ideal for raised beds.
• Beetroot: This root vegetable is easy to care for and can be grown in raised beds.
• Spring onions: These onions save space and are well suited for raised beds.
• Herbs: Basil, parsley, chives, and oregano thrive excellently in raised beds.
• Strawberries: The plants use the outer walls of the raised bed and produce delicious fruits.
• Balcony tomatoes: Dwarf tomato varieties are ideal for raised beds.

It is important to note that not all plants are suitable for raised beds. Avoid space-consuming types such as zucchini, pumpkin, or large cabbage varieties. Tall-growing plants like pole beans or peas should also be avoided as they take up too much space.