Is the single layer,8" deep enough to grow tomatoes and cucumbers?
2013829
I do not believe it will be for tomatoes, but if you have it over dirt, it may be. over concrete, I would say no. I have mine double-stacked and that is plenty of room. I live in a very hot climate, so the plants need the extra depth to keep the roots cool.
2013830
Yes! In Illinois, I had TONS of tomatoes and cucumbers from two plants. Actually did the square foot gardening and had a bumper crop of everything! Be sure to put down the landscape barrier, use the 3 parts "Mel's Mix" 1/3 compost, 1/3 vermiculite 1/3 peat -- www.mysquarefootgarden.net/mels-mix
1424456
That's what we did, it was our first time too. (& Our soybeans & cucumbers are growing!) Pay attn to where you place your box if you know what you want to grow check the amount of sun and shade those plants require. Some veggies need full sun, some partial sun and some can be ok in shade. The box itself is simple and super easy to assemble. We were very quickly pouring soil and planting our seeds. Have fun!
2032442
Not sure, I used it for meat only. Could be a little too deep for vegetables
1423539
Unfortunately, the answer is "it depends"... I happened to have some larger pots that I used for the larger and faster growing plants like tomatoes and peppers. The pots in question seem to be working great for herbs and celery and the cabbage/broccolli plants. I transfered them at about 2 inches. My biggest worry now is maybe having to transplant again with this cold late spring we are having in MN...
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KathyI don't see why not. I grew tomatos in it last year and currently growing basil and peppers.
732126
I put 8 cubic feet of topsoil in mine and it could have taken more. I planted an herb garden so I didn't need it to go as deep.
1257800
Yes. I have tomatoes in mine. also, peppers, squash, radish, arugula, cilantro... also had cucumber and melons but you need enough ground pace to let them spread outside the planters. great planters
245520
the bowl is not very deep, but deep enough for your veggies to fit and still be cut by the knife that fits the bowl exactly. I love mine.
1636369
Yes I think so. I could see using it for that. The bottom has plenty of space for bags of soil if they are not the super large size. The upper shelf will fit clay pots nicely. I'll try the add pictures this weekend of the inside
1810754
It's not terribly deep, but can accommodate small to medium pots. We really love our potting bench - one of the best purchases we've made in a long time.
659395
3-5 gallon size for small patio tomates, or dwarf plants. Due to nature of how tomatoes grow, I wouldn't recommend for large tomato plants without some overhead support, and then only the larger 30 gallon+ for stability. Soil in these pots will not have enough density to support any type of trellis. I would plant tomatoes in a suitable 10" or deeper above ground garden box. 4'x8' box built with 2"x12" untreated wood with open bottom and weed block fabric as a barrier between box soil and the ground. Add an overhead frame for support of climbing tomato vines. Mine were 8 feet tall and they still grew over the top! 3-5 gallon size for small patio tomates, or dwarf plants. Due to nature of how tomatoes grow, I wouldn't recommend for large tomato plants without some overhead support, and then only the larger 30 gallon+ for stability. Soil in these pots will not have enough density to support any type of trellis. I would plant tomatoes in a suitable 10" or deeper above ground garden box. 4'x8' box built with 2"x12" untreated wood with open bottom and weed block fabric as a barrier between box soil and the ground. Add an overhead frame for support of climbing tomato vines. Mine were 8 feet... » Read More 3-5 gallon size for small patio tomates, or dwarf plants. Due to nature of how tomatoes grow, I wouldn't recommend for large tomato plants without some overhead support, and then only the larger 30 gallon+ for stability. Soil in these pots will not have enough density to support any type of trellis. I would plant tomatoes in a suitable 10" or deeper above ground garden box. 4'x8' box built with 2"x12" untreated wood with open bottom and weed block fabric as a barrier between box soil and the ground. Add an overhead frame for support of climbing tomato vines. Mine were 8 feet tall and they still grew over the top! « Show Less
1122257
I don't think so. I think would need more depth. I only planted flowers and some herbs last year.
930574
Having a deeper root bed for some vegetables can be useful, also it can help keep the plants from growing into one another to a small degree. Other than that it is probably mainly an aesthetic choice.
1715830
The pieces interlock at the corners, so no, however, you could just set them side by side and have your eight feet. The difference would be the thickness of one of the sides, about 2 inches or less longer. You really need to have some support every 4 feet anyway, or the plastic sides would bow out over time. This is my third year with these bed's and I love them. I currently have garlic and onions up about 2-3 inches under the cover of one bed, kale, spinach, red leaf lettuce and beets under the canopy of another, and melons and tomato's started in a greenhouse to go in other of these beds after the chance o frost is gone. I'm planting beans in another bed this week. I have 6, will install two more this year for herbs. Mark
1363633
I had the same question when I bought it. It's a misprint. Too bad for them, it no doubt affects sales. The actual depth is 12". It's quite a nice planter. I found similar ones at Home depot for less $$$ that work just as well.
784758
My husband said yes. It shows on the box how you can do that he said. Great garden and more than enough output for a family just starting a garden. We did lots of tomatoes, wax peppers, cucumbers, 4 different herbs, green beans and small onions.
984162
I was able to use a tomato cage. It is only a couple of feet deep in the center so nothing too deep