Root crops and raised beds are the ideal combination for your growing needs.
Easy to work and a loose deep soil conditions are the perfect environment for crops that need depth in soil structure.
There are a lot of benefits in planting in raised beds.
The ease to move around and work freely, the ability to start out with a soil structure that you need for a specific crop you are growing, the soil warms quicker, you can plant closer together and they are a cost effective method of gardening.
Root crops need a loose soil that has depth to allow for the ease of there tubers to grow.
Soils that are dense make it harder for a root crop to penetrate the soil and can cause deformed tubers, along with a small harvest.
With the use of raised beds you can build them on top of the existing ground and fill them with a specific soil mix that is needed for the crop you are growing.
Another benefit when building a raised bed garden is you can make it a specific size to fit the area you have to work with, you can place the garden in an area that has the proper amount of light as well as to a comfortable height that will work for you.
Conserving water is another benefit with raised bed gardens.
Starting out with a soil structure that retains moist well for your crops and the benefit from methods like square foot gardening or companion planting.
Raised beds are a great way to add character and dimension to your landscape.
They can be build on a patio or just about anywhere in the yard that will benefit your growing needs, along with being built small enough to move without much trouble.
If you plan on building a raised bed on a deck, check with your local building official to find out what is needed to support the extra weight.
Decks are rated for a specific weight and overloading it can cause damage and could harm someone.