expiredKimpossible680 posted Apr 06, 2023 04:59 AM
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expiredKimpossible680 posted Apr 06, 2023 04:59 AM
Rakukiri Galvanized Raised Garden/Planter Metal Bed (Silver; 60"x29"x11")
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I have roughly 240 sq feet of space and grow tons of vegetables. Right now mine are filled with tomatoes, peppers, cucumbers, squash, radishes, and pole beans and I've got plenty of room left for other stuff, but since I grow a lot of stuff vertically, I have to be mindful of shade (cattle panels from Tractor Supply make great trellises). I've had some of my beds for years and some are newer. They've held up really well even though I'm in a very hot and humid environment on the Gulf Coast. I wouldn't hesitate to buy this one if I needed another bed.
It is expensive to get started if you're buying the soil to fill these. I had a friend in the tree cutting business, and he dropped off a dump-truck load of wood chips. I filled mine half way with wood chips to get started then topped that off with soil. I have a nice sized compost pile now, and grass clippings and leaves go into that all year. I also go get free horse manure to mix with the compost and top the beds off with that every season, and it doesn't cost me anything much except some gas money for the horse manure. There are plenty of ways to cut down on the cost of gardening but they do take time and labor, but working in the garden is not work to me. I find myself drawn to the garden when I should be doing something else. For me, it's a healthy addiction.
I recommend any of the Square Foot Gardening teaching by Steve Bartholomew to maximize your yield.
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I recommend any of the Square Foot Gardening teaching by Steve Bartholomew to maximize your yield.
I recommend any of the Square Foot Gardening teaching by Steve Bartholomew to maximize your yield.
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That being said, OPs planter cannot be stacked, cannot be extended without more bracing. Not to mention my placement is against a fence, and quick mowing/trimming is easier with straight lines.
Unless you're growing carrots, and other deep root forming veggies, I'm unsure if 18" is really necessary.
Considering metal for some more beds as my 2x wood beds have rotted on the shaded side and all need to be replaced
I recommend any of the Square Foot Gardening teaching by Steve Bartholomew to maximize your yield.
Considering metal for some more beds as my 2x wood beds have rotted on the shaded side and all need to be replaced
My boxes always did well for my needs. Multiple eggplants, lots of peppers, the occasional tomato, and tons of herbs. Louisiana heat=giant basil bushes.
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