Thinking of buying one and wonder if people who own a vegepod find it useful
brightlights60,
Jun 3, 8:22pm
I think they are a great idea, especially in Winter, or if you have limited space or renting. Good for your back. I was looking at the ones in the Warehouse for $99, good size and height. Might get one for Winter salad stuff in our big front porch. I miss my lettuce in the Winter!
I have the large one. They are ok. Not having much success with Broccoli or caulis. They have all gone to seed without maturing. The lettuces were good. I have used all the stuff they recommend such as Perlite, sheep pellets and quality potting mix. Will give it another season and if it doesn't work out, I'll get rid of it.
oakcottage,
Jun 4, 6:14am
Thanks so much. I tried to find it myself but couldn't get the right description.
oh_hunnihunni,
Jun 4, 8:48am
Would love one but they are just too expensive. So I use big pots on raised brick bases instead. They work fine so long as I keep the watering up.
lythande1,
Jun 4, 9:20am
Yes, it's like a glasshouse. And what people don't realise is A)it's only a couple of degrees warmer than outside. unless you have heating it doesn't help that much. And B)You still have less daylight hours
oh_hunnihunni,
Jun 4, 9:25am
Fewer.
sailor13,
Jun 4, 9:41am
I have three one small which is to small and two large they are great i live in Tokoroa and have got lettuce spring onions beetroot spinach and cabbage &cauliflower will grow in it here as well i do have them shelterd from the south west i am getting a nother large one soon i use pumice as perlite costs to much i use sheep pellets blood&bone and cow and a bit of dolomite lime it is best to start with a good tub mix doltans veg mix is good
sailor13,
Jun 4, 9:45am
I forgot to say the temperature substancially warmer even in Tokoroa.
oh_hunnihunni,
Jun 4, 9:48am
You can buy the 'lids' separately, and use those to create the greenhouse effect. Or do as I have on one planter and that is upend a very big wire hanging basket over its matching base to create an enclosed growing space. I put my strawberries inside and net the top one to keep out those clever thieves.
I wouldn't recommend something like that for the plants you have described, they are really for shallow things like lettuces, salad greens and smaller items. You have to realise bigger things need either a bigger greenhouse set up or a garden situation.
amasser,
Jun 4, 3:31pm
Good idea. Bad value. Make your own.
autumnwinds,
Jun 4, 6:12pm
I grow mine in deep troughs (originally from warehouse) and have carrots, beetroot , celery, spinach, etc growing happily. It if gets too cold, I use large recycled plastic bags from a furniture shop, with bamboo stake frames. Much cheaper, very effective.
autumnwinds,
Jun 4, 6:12pm
umm. see #4.
oakcottage,
Jul 20, 5:11pm
Thanks so much 👍🏻
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