Want to cut costs in your garden? Potting mix and compost is arguably a gardener's biggest yearly expense. in this week's episode, Ben treats us to some money saving tricks and tips for filling pots and raised beds for a fraction of the price, if not entirely for free. Better get collecting now! Off you go, but not until you've watched this! Minimum soil depths for common crops Min. 6in/15cm deep Min. 8in/20cm deep Min. 12in/30cm deep Basil Beets/beetroot Broccoli Cilantro/coriander Cabbage Carrots Endive Chard Cauliflower Lettuce Cucumber Chinese cabbage Mustard greens Garlic Corn Radishes Peas and beans Eggplant/aubergine Scallions/spring onions Peppers Kale Spinach Summer squash Onions Strawberries Turnip Pumpkin and winter squash Zucchini/courgette Tomatoes For more videos on potting mixes, compost and all things soil-related, see this playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1CrTA8oFJtc For more videos on composting, watch these next: How to Make a Compost Bin from Pallets https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fW_DVNUt7ms Supercharge Your Compost Heap https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4D43HPdYHsA If you love growing your own food, why not take a look at our online Garden Planner which is available from several major websites and seed suppliers: https://www.GrowVeg.com/ https://gardenplanner.almanac.com/ https://gardenplanner.motherearthnews/... and many more... To receive more gardening videos subscribe to our channel here: null. If you've noticed any pests or beneficial insects in your garden lately please report them to us at https://BigBugHunt.com/