Raised beds Q&A

Question 1

Andrew Rigby

Hi... can you tell me if the pressure treatment used for the timber of the raised beds is plant safe? I intend to use it below the soil in certain instances so it needs to be harmless to the plants’ roots.Kind regardsAndrew

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

Raised beds > Raised Bed Parts > Timber 42 mm x 44 mm x 1200 mm

Question 2

Steve Alexander

Hi there. Can you advise how much veg soil/compost we would need to fill a 12ft x 4ft deluxe (14" high) bed please?ALso, if we site the bed on grass, would you recommend putting a barrier / weed control membrane down first? Thanks.

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

Raised beds > Deluxe Beds > Deluxe 35cm Raised Bed Kits

Question 3

Steve

In your photo the raised bed in on a patio is this ok? How do you provide drainage for the bed?

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

Raised beds > Deluxe Beds > Deluxe 35cm Raised Bed Kits

Question 4

Guest

Hello, is it possible if some length prove to be slightly oversized that i can cut them to a shorter length ?

Asked 9 days ago 1 answer

Build Your Own Deluxe Raised Bed (Parts Picker)

Question 5

Livio

I can cheange iam made big mystakes please ,i got 2.8×4.0 thats very small

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

Raised beds > Liners & Covers > Polythene 8x4 Size

Question 6

Sophie

Hi I was wondering how many 50l bags of soil would you need for the 12x4 bed

Asked 7 years ago 1 answer

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Question 7

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 8

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 9

Marlon

Hi what is the dimensions of this please. Tying to work out how much Is needed to line a 8x4. Thanks

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

Raised beds > Liners & Covers > Polythene 8x4 Size

Question 10

Peter Huntington

Please advise how much soil/compost is needed for the 12'x2'x7"raised bed. Thanks.

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 11

Eileen Sutton

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

Asked 9 years ago 1 answer

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Question 12

Peter Womersley

The photo on the site is not a 4 x 4 frame? How many hoops does the 4 x 4 frame have?

Asked 8 years ago 1 answer

Raised beds > Liners & Covers > Quickcrop Hoop Bed with Tubing

Question 13

Guest

Do you sell 6ft x 2ft beds, as i would like to have four separated in the alloment

Asked 4 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 14

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 15

jo

How much compost please, would it take to fill one of youra) 4' x 4' bed?b) 6' x 4' bed?c) are your prices for an easily-installed, on top of grass bed?totally ready to grow in, once compost filled in

Asked 10 years ago 1 answer

Raised beds > Liners & Covers > Quickcrop Hoop Bed with Tubing

Question 16

Michael Lawrence

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Asked 10 years ago 0 answers

Raised beds > Liners & Covers > Quickcrop Hoop Bed with Tubing

Question 17

Hillary Mead

Will you have more in stock ?

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 18

Donna

Forgot to ask, how much soil does this take to fill it up?

Asked 9 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 19

FP STEELE

Hi you mention planting plans on your website but I can't find them, would like some idea of how much and what sort of thing I could grow in a 1.8m wall hugger veg trug

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 20

Guest

Painting the raised bed

Asked 4 years ago 1 answer

Raised beds > Deluxe Beds > Deluxe 35cm Raised Bed Kits

Question 21

Guest

The raised beds don’t come with a base; is it better to-have a base (will be on gravel) and if so how do you

Asked 4 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 22

Tanya Hutton

Can these be placed on concrete?

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 23

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 24

Lucy Hyde-Thomson

What depth of soil is there at the sides and in the middle?

Asked 7 years ago 1 answer

1 Metre Vegtrug Trough Planter

Question 25

Guest

Does the cover include the metal poles ?

Asked 4 years ago 1 answer

Raised beds > Vegtrug Easy Access Beds > Small Vegtrug Fleece Cover 1m

Question 26

Rose

Hi there, I’m interested in starting to grow veg. I’ve done a little this year but space is limited. For a two person household , I’m not sure what size is useful. I’d do potatoes in a bag...although that hasn’t always worke...

Asked 7 years ago 1 answer

1 Metre Vegtrug Trough Planter

Question 27

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 28

Guest

What wood will be supplied, please?

Asked 4 years ago 1 answer

Raised beds > Raised Bed Parts > 240cm x 17.5cm x 33.5mm Board

Question 29

Eileen

Do these beds have bases?

Asked 7 years ago 1 answer

Raised beds > Raised Flower Beds > Raised Flower Bed 22.5cm High

Question 30

Guest

How much compost do I need for a 4ft x 4ft 21 inch high bed please?

Asked 4 years ago 1 answer

Raised beds > Premier Beds > Premier 53cm FSC Timber Raised Garden Beds

Question 31

Guest

How many bags of earth do i need for the biggest barrel?

Asked 4 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 32

Dee

Could I use 3 of these stacked on top of each other (obviously using longer corner posts) to create a 21" bed? I have in mind a 4 x 4 foot bed and a taller bed would be a great help.

Asked 8 years ago 1 answer

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Question 33

Peter Quirk

Please can you advise the overall footprint size of this the 2 tier L shaped I am looking for a bed 1.8x1.8m

Asked 10 years ago 1 answer

Raised beds > Premier Beds > 2 Tier Corner Raised Bed

Question 34

Guest

VegTrug Medium Wallhugger frame and polycover

Asked 4 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 35

Guest

Are these suitable for tomatoes

Asked 4 years ago 1 answer

Raised beds > Patio Planters > Potato /Tomato Planter

Question 36

Susie

Would it be suitable to grow strawberries

Asked 7 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 37

Cormac

I am trying to buy a liner for the 14" / 21" split level premier bed, but not sure of the options to choose. E.g., there's two height groups to go for: 7,9,14,21 inch, or 11,16.5,22 inch. I'm confused as to why they're mixed into groups like thi...

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 38

Jane Ferguson

How much compost mix would a bed this size take?

Asked 10 years ago 1 answer

Raised beds > Premier Beds > 2 Tier Corner Raised Bed

Question 39

Paul

Hi, "Soil/compost mix available to fill" - Does this mean the soil comes with that price or do I have to order it separately?

Asked 8 years ago 1 answer

Raised beds > Premier Beds > 2 Tier Urban Garden Raised Bed Kit

Question 40

John

Hi, What grade is this polythene, please, and, Is it UPVC ??

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

Raised beds > Liners & Covers > Polythene 2.8m x 4.0m

Question 41

K Trinder

Hi, would you need to join these (screws or nails or something) or are they heavy enough to just be placed on top of each other?

Asked 8 years ago 1 answer

Raised beds > 1.8m New Pressure Treated Sleepers

Question 42

Desmond Scanlon

We have bought a liner for a 6 x 4 21" raised bed. When fitted do we have to pierce the bottom to allow for drainage.Many Thanks

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 43

Mark

Hi, Will this Polythene fit an 8x4 raised bed polytunnel.

Asked 7 years ago 1 answer

Raised beds > Liners & Covers > Polythene 2.8m x 4.0m

Question 44

carole Griffiths

would you be able to sell me enough of this to cover a tunnel for my new 8ft x 3ft raised bed please. Also what would the cost be?

Asked 8 years ago 1 answer

Raised beds > Liners & Covers > Polythene 2.8m x 4.0m

Question 45

Catherine

Hi,I have ordered the taller version of the two tier raised bed kit from the premier range. Please could you advise which liner would be best? Thank you.

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 46

Ruth

Hello, my raised bed is going on top of soil in which green alkanet is rampant however much I try to dig it out. You say weeds will struggle through nine inches of soil/compost in the raised bed but do you think that includes such persistent, invasive one...

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 47

Frank

Can these be cut with a regular saw?

Asked 7 years ago 1 answer

Raised beds > 1.8m New Pressure Treated Sleepers

Question 48

Paddy D.

Hi,I have ordered the tall version of the 2 tier urban garden raised bed kit. Is it alright to locate it against a fence made of concrete slats?

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

Raised beds > Premier Beds > 2 Tier Urban Garden Raised Bed Kit

Question 49

Janet Watson

As described in sizes,what is H,D,A stand for?

Asked 8 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 50

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

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