50/50 compost and topsoil mix

Hello. I’m setting up my raised beds. I ordered a 50/50 topsoil and compost mix. I filled one bed yesterday, and came back with the top layer crumbling ( the same as the photo above). However, the soil underneath it is moist but still has some moist chunks I need to break apart. Did I get duped with the soil I ordered? lol How do I fix my soil to make it more fluffy and more workable? I’m planning to till the soil,I added some perlite and maybe add more compost on top, plant some cover crop and then mulch. Anything underneath that soil is very dark and moist, so I’m thinking it does have a lot of organic matter. But any advice would help. 1st year of gardening.

Originally by u/Environmental-Ad2353 on Reddit: https://tinyurl.com/23ur8edg
50/50 compost and topsoil mix Hello. I’m setting up my raised beds. I ordered a 50/50 topsoil and compost mix. I filled one bed yesterday, and came back with the top layer crumbling ( the same as the photo above). However, the soil underneath it is moist but still has some moist chunks I need to break apart. Did I get duped with the soil I ordered? lol How do I fix my soil to make it more fluffy and more workable? I’m planning to till the soil,I added some perlite and maybe add more compost on top, plant some cover crop and then mulch. Anything underneath that soil is very dark and moist, so I’m thinking it does have a lot of organic matter. But any advice would help. 1st year of gardening. Originally by u/Environmental-Ad2353 on Reddit: https://tinyurl.com/23ur8edg
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