SUMMERFIELD GUIDED TOUR FIELD GUIDE
“Do Nothing” Raised Bed Mix — a ready-to-plant, delivery-only growing medium from ADAM’S EARTH
A pre-blended raised-bed mix sold in 5- and 10-cubic-yard deliveries from Summerfield; this guide explains composition, pricing and delivery terms.
“Do Nothing” Raised Bed Mix — a ready-to-plant, delivery-only growing medium from ADAM’S EARTH.
The “Do Nothing” Raised Bed Mix is a balanced, ready-to-plant growing medium blended by ADAM’S EARTH in Summerfield. The mix starts with a 30% Black Kow base and combines spent mushroom compost, Canadian peat moss, perlite, Florida peat, vermiculite, 3/8" pine bark and sugarcane (bagasse) flour to assist with moisture retention; it is available only for delivery, not for pick-up at Summerfield Harvest.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Balanced, ready-to-plant blend
The formulation begins with a 30% Black Kow base and combines spent mushroom compost, Canadian and Florida peat moss, perlite, vermiculite and 3/8" pine bark to meet broad plant requirements — a mosaic of inputs intended to serve a variety of raised-bed plantings.
Components chosen for moisture retention and aeration
Perlite, vermiculite, peat and bagasse flour are included specifically to assist moisture retention and balance structure, with pine bark contributing porosity and the compost components supplying organic matter.
Delivery-first model with clear pricing tiers
This product is delivery-only from 1665 SE Hwy 42 in Summerfield: 5 cubic yards is offered at $375 (delivery up to 20 miles) and 10 cubic yards at $700 (delivery available up to 60 miles); the operator delivers the first 10 miles for free and charges $2 per mile thereafter, with delivery fees debited from the original card after delivery.
What the day feels like
What ordering and receipt feel like
Ordering the “Do Nothing” mix is a logistics-first experience: you select a 5- or 10-cubic-yard delivery from ADAM’S EARTH in Summerfield and have the load driven to your site. Deliveries are priced by quantity and distance, and the operator notes that a single delivery run can consume roughly three hours round-trip, so expect on-site arrival and offload to be scheduled around that cadence.
THE MIX
Balanced, ready-to-plant blend
The formulation begins with a 30% Black Kow base and combines spent mushroom compost, Canadian and Florida peat moss, perlite, vermiculite and 3/8" pine bark to meet broad plant requirements — a mosaic of inputs intended to serve a variety of raised-bed plantings.
MOISTURE & STRUCTURE
Components chosen for moisture retention and aeration
Perlite, vermiculite, peat and bagasse flour are included specifically to assist moisture retention and balance structure, with pine bark contributing porosity and the compost components supplying organic matter.
LOGISTICS
Delivery-first model with clear pricing tiers
This product is delivery-only from 1665 SE Hwy 42 in Summerfield: 5 cubic yards is offered at $375 (delivery up to 20 miles) and 10 cubic yards at $700 (delivery available up to 60 miles); the operator delivers the first 10 miles for free and charges $2 per mile thereafter, with delivery fees debited from the original card after delivery.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this product and delivery model serve best — and who should reconsider.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Have the original credit card available for post-delivery charges and ensure the delivery site has clear access for the truck and space to receive 5 or 10 cubic yards.
Choose 5 cubic yards ($375) for delivery up to 20 miles or 10 cubic yards ($700) for delivery available up to 60 miles; the first 10 miles are delivered free, then $2 per mile thereafter; delivery fees are debited from the original card after delivery.
Plan around multi-hour runs: a single delivery can consume roughly three hours round-trip, so allow time for scheduling and on-site offload.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
What is in the “Do Nothing” Raised Bed Mix?
The mix starts with 30% Black Kow, then includes 20% spent mushroom compost, Canadian peat moss, Florida peat, perlite, vermiculite, 3/8" pine bark and sugarcane (bagasse) flour to assist moisture retention.
Can I pick this mix up at Summerfield Harvest?
No — the mix is only available for delivery and is not currently inventoried for pick-up at Summerfield Harvest.
How much does delivery cost?
Delivery pricing is built into the product tiers and mileage: 5 cubic yards is $375 (delivery up to 20 miles) and 10 cubic yards is $700 (delivery available up to 60 miles). The operator delivers the first 10 miles for free then charges $2 per mile thereafter; additional delivery charges are debited from the original credit card after delivery.
How is mileage calculated and billed?
The first 10 miles are complimentary; any miles beyond that are billed at $2 per mile and the total delivery charge is debited from the original credit card after delivery.
Are there minimum order sizes?
Yes. Deliveries are offered in minimum quantities of 5 cubic yards ($375) and 10 cubic yards ($700) depending on the distance and service tier.
How long should I expect a delivery to take?
The operator notes that a start-to-finish delivery easily consumes around three hours round-trip for a run, so schedule accordingly.