How Deep Should Mounds Be in a Vegetable Garden?

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Mound raised rows 4 to 6 inches above the soil level to provide adequate room for roots to form for small plants and 6 to 8 inches for larger plants.

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How Deep Should Mounds Be in a Vegetable Garden?

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