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Calculate soil needed for raised beds and gardens. Cubic feet and bags by bed dimensions. Free calculator.
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Mix
Red soil + cocopeat + vermicompost (1:1:1): perfect Indian garden mix। Raised bed 4×2×1 ft: ~8 CFT। ₹400-800। Terrace gardening: Indias fastest growing hobby। Grow: tomato, mirchi, palak, methi, tulsi — saves ₹500-1,000/month!।
Grow Bags
₹50-200 each। No waterproofing needed (vs raised beds)। 10-15 bags: productive kitchen garden।
⚡ CalcWolf Insight
One 4x8 raised bed using the Mel Mix method (1/3 compost, 1/3 peat, 1/3 vermiculite) produces as much food as a 100 sq ft traditional row garden — using 80% less space and 90% less water.
Frequently asked questions
Best mix?▾
1/3 red soil + 1/3 cocopeat + 1/3 vermicompost।
Terrace garden cost?▾
₹2,000-5,000 for 10-15 grow bags + soil + seeds।
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