u/FarSatisfaction4524

Hey y’all

I just mixed up some soil for some raised beds using what I had around; about 50% topsoil and 50% compost with some sand added in. This is the resulting jar test. Seems pretty loamy, but when I feel the soil it feels heavy and too compact, not fluffy and light like other garden soils mixes. Should I add some more compost?

My measurements were:
Total - 2 and 3/4”
Clay - 1/4”
Silt - 1”
Sand - 1 and 1/2”

Obviously it’s a little sand heavy, perhaps adding some more compost would help with that?

Looking for any advice for soil on a budget, not looking to go buy expensive mixes.

Thank you!!!