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 will 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. On the other hand, the raised bed is also exposed to sunlight from all sides, which further warms the soil.

This causes the watering water to evaporate faster. The additional heat has the special advantage that it stimulates the growth of the plants. If you water sufficiently, you can make excellent use of this warming effect.

Water your raised bed best daily in the early morning. For this, it is best to use rainwater with our drip irrigation or water with our flower shower, which is very similar to watering with a watering can and waters gently. At that time, the soil has not yet been heated too much by the sun, and the water on the leaves can evaporate in the rising sun. If you water only in the evening, the watering water that remains 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 make sure that the roots do not rot. If you have set up your raised bed correctly, the water can drain into the soil, preventing the accumulation of excess water. However, this is different for terrace raised beds with solid ground. Here, it should always be taken into account that the water cannot drain, and excessive watering could cause the roots of the plants to remain 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.

• Field salad: 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 a raised bed.
• Spring onions: These onions are space-saving and are well-suited for raised beds.
• Herbs: Basil, parsley, chives, and oregano thrive excellently in the raised bed.
• Strawberries: The plants use the outer walls of the raised bed and bear delicious fruits.
• Balkontomaten: Dwarf tomato varieties are ideal for raised beds.

It is important to note that not all plants are suitable for raised beds. Avoid sprawling types like 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.