Starting new planter based garden tips and tricks

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ktquigley North Charleston, SC Jul 30, 2019

Good morning all,
I am new-ish to gardening. I've had some small ground based gardens and have tended my grandparents gardens growing up. I'm looking to start some planter based gardens using recycled wood racks that I will build planters out of.
I have a general idea for the size and depth I need for the planters but I am looking for information regarding what soil I should put in my planters for best results. I live the Charleston, SC so I'm in zone 9a and we are approaching our fall planting season. Since it is blistering hot I know I need to keep moisture in the soil to not char my plants in the afternoon sun. I am looking to plant peppers and cucumbers primarily. Do I need to put mulch on top of the soil to help with moisture and heat? What soil types and mixtures should I look for and what types of fertilizer should I use?

Thank you in advance!

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