Raised beds Q&A

Question 1

Guest

Hi. Can I stipulate black coloured tubes rather than blue?

Asked 1 year ago 1 answer

Mini Polytunnel complete frame kit- wood, kit and tubes.

Question 2

Helen Hooper

Good afternoon, have the Oak Barrel planters been treated with a food safe product? Would they be suitable for growing fruit and vegetables? Many thanks

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

Raised beds > Vegtrug Easy Access Beds > Vegtrug Burnt Oak Barrel Planter

Question 3

Sean Brady

Hi, just wondering what is the best soil to use In Vegtrug ? How much does a1.8m one need. Can you buy by the bag or need to mix ?Thank you very much.

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

1.8m Vegtrug Vegetable Trough Planter

Question 4

Liam

Could you tell me will the liners prevent any toxic chemicals from leaching through pressure treated timber used for veggies.

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

Raised beds > Liners & Covers > Liners for Allotment, Premier and Deluxe Raised Beds

Question 5

Angela Noonan

Hi, do you have any idea when you might have the Veg Trug wall hugger, grey wash, medium back in stock?. Many thanks, Angela

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

Raised beds > Vegtrug Easy Access Beds > Vegtrug Wall Hugger Trough Planter

Question 6

Guest

Do I just place the metal frame on top of the ground and fill it up? Should it be put on any particular surface or

Asked 2 years ago 1 answer

Raised beds > Metal Raised Beds > Vegtub Metal Raised Bed

Question 7

Guest

Delivery time please ex20 2fe

Asked 1 year ago 1 answer

Complete Mini Polytunnel Kit With Poly Cover

Question 8

Tina

Hi, does the soil have to be changed every year? Thank you

Asked 10 years ago 1 answer

1.8m Vegtrug Vegetable Trough Planter

Question 9

Marilyn

How do you keep the trig from getting waterlogged, is there some sort of drainage system in it?

Asked 10 years ago 1 answer

1.8m Vegtrug Vegetable Trough Planter

Question 10

Denise Alexander

Is the wood preserved or treated? If so, are all preservatives or treatment chemicals non toxic and approved by the soil Association>

Asked 9 years ago 1 answer

Raised beds > Premier Beds > 2 Tier Raised Bed Kit

Question 11

Stephen Bellhouse & Sysan Brambell

HiWe have one of your 6x6 Premier Raised Beds. It is now old and the corner posts have rotten and side panels rotten or warped. We want to replace it with new timber etc.What is the best strategy for building the new bed around the old one? Is there a...

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

Raised beds > Premier Beds > Premier 35cm FSC Timber Raised Garden Beds

Question 12

ashlee flett

Do you deliver to New Zealand

Asked 4 years ago 1 answer

Raised beds > Allotment Beds > 4ft Square Allotment Raised Bed Flatpack Kit - 7in high Twin Pack

Question 13

Guest

Will these liners stop toxins leaching into soil

Asked 1 year ago 1 answer

Raised beds > Liners & Covers > Liners for Allotment, Premier and Deluxe Raised Beds

Question 14

Sara Keene

HiI want to buy two 6x3 covers for raised beds I bought from you. But having read this review, below, I'm concerned I won't be able to put it together as in the sales picture. Have you remedied any of the following concerns:The 'complete kit' does not...

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

Complete Mini Polytunnel Kit With Poly Cover

Question 15

Liam

Hello,The description says these beds are 4ft square (i.e. 1.22 meters square) however the person in the video says they are "1 meter square" So which is it, 1m or 4ft? The difference is nearly 50% in volume.thanks

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

Raised beds > Allotment Beds > 4ft Square Allotment Raised Bed Flatpack Kit - 7in high Twin Pack

Question 16

Nick Shortland

What compost is best for growing herbs in this? Peat or non-Peat, with or without grit? I'm a novice - not a clue!

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

Raised beds > Vegtrug Easy Access Beds > Vegtrug Raised Herb Planter

Question 17

Natacha

Is this the same wood colour as "2 Tier Raised Vegetable Bed with Attached Garden Bench2 Tier Raised Vegetable Bed"? It would be nice to see a real picture in situ? Thank you.

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

Raised beds > Premier Beds > Premier Raised Bed with Double Seating benches 180cm x 120cm

Question 18

bonjifan

Hi when is the top border for 6x6ft back in stock please ?

Asked 1 year ago 1 answer

Raised beds > Top Border for Raised Bed & Pond

Question 19

C Sales

Is the wood from a sustainable source?

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

Raised beds > Raised Flower Beds > Raised Flower Bed Kits 35cm High

Question 20

Helen Hooper

Hi there, might you be able to let me know how many litres of soil required for each of the Vegtrugs please? Full size 1m and 1.8m, and wall hugger 1m and 1.8m?Many thanks

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

1 Metre Vegtrug Trough Planter

Question 21

Christine Pierce

Niall, Can I put my name down for one please.

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

Vegtrug Cold Frame 1.8 m

Question 22

Sonya Leggett

when will the product be back in stock

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

1 Metre Vegtrug Trough Planter

Question 23

Christine

Are the screws that come with the deluxe 21inch raised garden bed, galvanised?

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

Raised beds > Deluxe Beds > Deluxe 53cm Raised Bed Kits

Question 24

David Homfray

How are the timbers treated.? if I wanted to reduce the length slightly, what wood treatment should I use

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

Raised beds > Premier Beds > Premier 22.5cm FSC Timber Raised Garden Beds

Question 25

Guest

I have a vegetable trug which measures 2m in length. I can’t find a liner of that length. Can you help.

Asked 4 years ago 1 answer

Raised beds > Liners & Covers > Replacement liners for Vegtrug Raised Beds

Question 26

Graham Nock

will this polythene be suitable for a 6 x 4 tunnel ? and what is the length of the roll.

Asked 10 years ago 1 answer

Raised beds > Liners & Covers > Polythene 6x3 Size

Question 27

David Ballard

Hi NiallBought some of your beds a couple of years back and they were great, thanks. Now we have moved and spring is springing and so it is time to think that way again!Problem last time was a suitable lining. I do not want anything that will disintig...

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

Raised beds > Premier Beds > 12ft Premier Raised Vegetable Bed

Question 28

Anne

Hi,I want to grow tomatoes, mainly in a greenhouse but in a bed that can also be brought outdoors - so want one that we can attach wheels to. What would you recommend?Thanks,Anne

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

Raised beds > Premier Beds > Premier 22.5cm FSC Timber Raised Garden Beds

Question 29

Marlon

Hi, are you sure these are 2m x 4m for 8x4 as https://www.quickcrop.co.uk/product/polythene-6x4-size 6x4 Polythene sheets are 2.8m x 4.0m which would make them bigger and slightly cheaper than this even though the bed cover area is smaller. Doesnt seem co...

Asked 6 years ago 0 answers

Raised beds > Liners & Covers > Polythene 8x4 Size

Question 30

Bruce Upperton

you have answered 8x4. But what size is the polythene mm M, ft yds. My raised Bed is about *8ft x 4'3".Many thanks for your replyBruce

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

Raised beds > Liners & Covers > Polythene 8x4 Size

Question 31

Anne

Please advise if the 7" high Timber Planters are treated with non-toxic preservatives.

Asked 7 years ago 1 answer

Raised beds > Allotment Beds > Allotment Raised Beds - 17.5cm High Timber Planter

Question 32

Paul

Is this the 2.8m x 5m sheet needed to fit the 8’ x 4’ poly tunnel? The answers below are a little confusing? They seem to say that the sheet is actually 2 x 4m which doesn’t fit an 8 x 4 poly tunnel.

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

Raised beds > Liners & Covers > Polythene 8x4 Size

Question 33

Andy Levitt

How frequently will the planter need to be treated..?ThanksAndy Levitt

Asked 10 years ago 1 answer

1 Metre Vegtrug Trough Planter

Question 34

Guest

Follow up to '"Treatment of 'natural wood finish' and grey stain' trugs" question and reply

Asked 4 years ago 2 answers

1.8m Vegtrug Vegetable Trough Planter

Question 35

Eileen Sutton

How much top soil required to fill 4ft x 4ft x 21in planter

Asked 9 years ago 1 answer

Raised beds > Raised Flower Beds > 53cm Tall Raised Flower Bed Kits

Question 36

Margot

Hi Niall, thanks for your response but I meant between the two different styles of cold frame shown in the photos as opposed to the two different colours. There are two styles shown on the Grey page but only one option to select when purchasing.

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

Vegtrug Cold Frame - Grey Wash

Question 37

Tecwyn Savage

I'm thinking of buying a couple of raised bed kits, together with some Grow Grid mats, but I find that the sizes don't appear to match!The beds are shown in Imperial, but mats all seem to be 1.5m wide. You also suggest that it's no a good idea to cut the...

Asked 8 years ago 1 answer

Raised beds > Premier Beds > Premier 22.5cm FSC Timber Raised Garden Beds

Question 38

Matt Verrill

Hi. For the split-level raised bed, would 2 kits (1 to cover each half) be the right way to go? Thanks.

Asked 10 years ago 1 answer

Mini Polytunnel complete frame kit- wood, kit and tubes.

Question 39

Patricia Dobson

How much soil do I need for the 6ft x 4ft bed? Many thanks.

Asked 9 years ago 1 answer

Raised beds > Premier Beds > Premier 22.5cm FSC Timber Raised Garden Beds

Question 40

Sarah

How deep is the deepest part? Also, is it watertight or does it drain from between the boards? Thank you.

Asked 10 years ago 1 answer

1 Metre Vegtrug Trough Planter

Question 41

Wayne

Hello, can you please confirm that the kit is 6ft deep and 8ft long (thats how I read it)

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

Raised beds > Premier Beds > 2 Tier Raised Bed Kit

Question 42

jennifer Winder-Baggot

If I buy a 6 x 3 mini polytunnel kit with 6 x 3 polythene, how high would the resulting polytunnel be? Would it be too small to grow tomatoes?

Asked 9 years ago 1 answer

Mini Polytunnel complete frame kit- wood, kit and tubes.

Question 43

Guest

Are the raised beds made from FSC certified timber?

Asked 4 years ago 1 answer

Raised beds > Deluxe Beds > Deluxe 22.5cm Raised Bed Kits

Question 44

Peter Wilson

Could you please confirm whether the given size is an internal or external dimension.Thankyou

Asked 4 years ago 1 answer

Raised beds > Premier Beds > Premier 17.5cm FSC Timber Raised Garden Beds

Question 45

Mrs Jan Fox

How do you treat the wood; is it safe for growing veg ?I've heard that one should use untreated wood to avoid chemical contamination.

Asked 10 years ago 1 answer

Raised beds > Premier Beds > 2 Tier Corner Raised Bed

Question 46

Gillian Bristow

At the end of the season is it necessary to change the compost in my veg true, or could I just add home made compost, or maybe just remove top 6 inches? I have no where to dispose of spent compost. Having amazing success with it, by the way.

Asked 9 years ago 1 answer

1 Metre Vegtrug Trough Planter

Question 47

Moira

Hi you say that the wood does not need to be treated as it will last approx 10:years but on the instruction leaflet it says to treat the wood every year. Hope you can clarify. Thanks

Asked 7 years ago 1 answer

1 Metre Vegtrug Trough Planter

Question 48

John Chawke

Hi, What size would you recommend for a raised bed 6ft x 3ft and 18" deep? Also can water pass through the membrane, thanks

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

Raised beds > Liners & Covers > Liners for Allotment, Premier and Deluxe Raised Beds

Question 49

Katie Hamilton

Hi. Can you make a 5ft x 2ft raised bed?

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

Raised beds > Premier Beds > Premier 35cm FSC Timber Raised Garden Beds

Question 50

SARAH RIGBY

Do you know when the 1m vegtrug will be available? ThxSarah

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

1 Metre Vegtrug Trough Planter

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