last updated 22 June 2023
Dimensions:
Width 18" - 4'
18" min
2' plant 2 rows of vegetables
Up against a fence max 30"
Access from both sided 4'
3' for kids
Depth
6" greens and herbs
1' root crops
18' is deep enough to grow pretty much any kitchen garden plant
2' adds aesthetic apperance
Length
4 - 8'
height
The most common height is 11″, which is the height of two stacked 2″ x 6″ boards.
up to 36"
Construction
Use cross-supports or spanners in any beds which are taller than 18″, or longer than 6′
to prevent bowing.
Use 1/2″ aluminum flat stock
Spacing:
Path 2'

California Master Gardners Handbook
Soil
The Best Homemade Soil Blend:
- 50% screened topsoil made of healthy loam.
- 50% screened compost, which can be anything from your own compost, along with mushroom manure, animal manure, or fish compost.
Examples:

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Links:
How to Build a Raised Garden Bed | EarthEasy
How to Build and Nourish Healthy Garden Soil | Earth Easy
What Sizes are common for Raised Beds? | Gardenary.com
How to Build Raised Garden Beds | Home Depot