Raised beds are an important component to maximizing yields because:
1. Better drainage. This prevents the soil from getting water logged which could cause root rot. Raised beds are especially important when you have poor draining, clay soil.
2. Earlier defrosting of the soil. Because the soil doesn't retain unnecessary water which freeze during winter and because the soul is elevated it's not exposed to the coldest air, the soil will also tend to defrost and raise temperature first. As a result, you'll be able to plant earlier. When combining raised beds with season extension methods, this effect is even better.
2. Earlier defrosting of the soil. Because the soil doesn't retain unnecessary water which freeze during winter and because the soul is elevated it's not exposed to the coldest air, the soil will also tend to defrost and raise temperature first. As a result, you'll be able to plant earlier. When combining raised beds with season extension methods, this effect is even better.
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