[Arid_gardener] correct soil mix for raised beds

[Clair Spackman]

I am having some raised beds put in and wish to grow a combination of flowering plants and veggies.  What would be the best soil mix for this and can I buy it pre-mixed somewhere or should I buy the basic components and mix myself?  I know certain plants like certain soils but I just need a good all around soil mix.

Is there any benefit in putting the current soil in the beds as part of the mix or would this defeat the benefits of having the raised beds and getting away from the high salt content native soil?

Thanks
Clair
Clair Thunes (nee Spackman), PhD.
Project Manager and Analyst.
Center for Animal Disease Modeling and Surveillance (CADMS)
Dept. Veterinary Medicine and Epidemiology
UC Davis.
279 Cousteau Place, Davis, CA 95616.

Direct line: (602)635-6209
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email: cjspackman at ucdavis.edu
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