How much soil will you need to fill this up?
445262
I used about 10 bags of 2 cubic feet. If you could find some cheap (but clean, uncontaminated) fill dirt, you could use less good quality soil on top.
445263
5 bags of 2 cubic feet. Before I turned soil and put down 2 cubic feet of peat moss. Any deep rooted vegetables, like tomatoes, need 1-3 feet root depth.
445264
I am just ready to buy soil for my planter. Here's the basic formula: length x width x height--- 48" x 48" x10" = 23,040 cubic inches. Potting soil is sold by the cubic foot, so we need to convert the inches to feet .. so divide 23,040 / 1,728 " == 13.3 cubic feet of potting soil. Happy Planting !!!
445265
approximately 16 cubic feet; I was able to purchase bulk compost from my local county recycle center. They charge by the ton; ~ 1/2 ton worked perfectly.
186666
You can calculate this from the measurements given, 9 inches =.75 feet(planting depth), 48 inches(length) = 4 feet and 18 inches (width)= 1.5 feet Multiply the three measurements for the cubic footage of 4.5 cubic feet, this would fill the growing space to the tippy top. so you will need slightly less to fill the box to the point you wish so you have some area between the top of the box and the soil. About 2 bags of 2 cu feet ea. would suit.
1746774
I have two of these, and if I remember correctly, I bought a yard of soil (cheaper than many bags of soil from Lowes) and it filled them both and I had a full wheelbarrow left. So, ha;f a yard of soil should be plenty. I would recommend a mix if you are in an area where the topsoil is high in clay, or it can pack down when you have a raised bed type planting. Any other questions feel free to ask, I have lots of raised rock beds/these/and other root pouch containers !!
305839
I don't know the exact amount in cubic feet, but we used 3 full wheelbarrow loads of top soil mixed with compost to fill it up.
1663664
I have owned this product since early spring and used it throughout the summer. A couple of weeks ago, I took out my spring/ summer plants and emptied it completely. Then, I put all new soil in so I could plant a mum and some pansies. In other words, this information is fresh in my mind. I bought a 2 cu ft bag of Miracle Grow's Garden Soil, and used ALMOST the entire bag. I had just enough left over to fill a couple of pots. So, my answer is that this requires a little less than 2 cu. ft. Hope that helps!
330470
To fill to capacity it's imperative to have on level ground, but to answer specifically, fairly level; partial full should be fine, hope this helped:)
1300339
Already started. Need to loosen soil to about 8-10 inches all sides, then pick out (very tiny, fragile-looking) roots withe toothpick or the like, then plant. Seedlings were nicely pACKED
1473998
It goes all the way to the bottom. You don't have to fill it with soil, you can use packing peanuts to fill it half way up, then soil on top.
1663665
I cannot tell you the exact ammount. I can tell you I purchased a large bag of potting soil and I was able to fill two planters with soil left over. I hope this is helpful.
1746769
I filled one bed with: 1bag miracle grow top soil (2cu ft), 1 bag peat moss (2cu ft), 2 bags composed cow manure (3/4 cu ft each), and 8 bags scots top soil (3/4 cu ft each). The frame was filled with 2-3 inches from the top (room to add nutrients next year). Also my beds were on a slight slope and had to be wedged up on the low side with bricks - slightly adding to the volume. Everything is growing really well. Hope this helps.
1812433
It's been a while, but I think it took 3 or 4 of the 9 cu ft bags for each side. And there was room for more. It also depends on what you're planting and how deep you want the soil.
458088
I don't remember for sure but I was thinking it was around 30# It does wonders in the garden. I used it last year and am slowly adding it into my soil.
54437
The instructions do not indicate the exact amount, but I believe you will need more than that. Probably around 20 litre. Thanks
909784
I used 6 bags( 2 cubic feet each) of potting soil and 2 bags of composted steer manure. This doesn't actually answer your question but I hope it helps. The bag bed works great!
1837067
I would suggest two bags to fill it up. I have a child's size bean bag and I needed a whole bag to fill it so it was comfortable.
152430
Not sure of actual capacity. We bought several different sizes of these pots, then put a "false bottom" inside each one so soil didn't go all of the way to the bottom. They would be really heavy if filled all the way, and we wanted to allow for drainage. Dead of winter here so they are in storage now so I can't give you any more details, sorry.
1856707
Depends on how much You fill it up with. Probably can be up to a foot . I would say 8 inches is what I keep it at .