It is possible to grow squash plants in the vegtrug, however due to the sprawling nature of Winter squash, I would only grow Summer squash in there. Summer squash like courgettes (zucchini) and patty pans grow in a more compact, bush like manner. This means they will take up less space and the fruits will remain above ground level with less chance of damage. With both a high quality PE Cover and Micromesh incorporated to fit over the top, the cover is an easy solution for protecting crops within the VegTrug throughout all seasons. Impressed with the product and the service. Easy to put together and plant. Looking forward to fresh produce. The new and improved Medium 1.8m Wallhugger Greenhouse Frame and Multi Cover Set is made up of a connecting metal frame manufactured from zinc powder coated steel. The vegtrug is a great place to make a herb garden, maybe a Mediterranean themed herb garden. Or just use herbs as companion plants with your vegetables. Many useful herbs can be found in my post herbs as companion plants. Let me know in the comments which herbs you’ve added to your vegtrug planting guide. Filling Your Vegtrug

Thanks for your comment, parsnips are notoriously difficult to grow in any conditions so don’t feel bad about not getting any. I also added perlite at roughly 20% of content. The vegtrug is designed to drain excess water through it’s many drainage gaps and as my area can be quite arid perlite will provide more water retention. Meaning I won’t have to water it too often. The V-shape, partnered with our biodegradable liner, also allows for deep aeration of your crops' root systems and ensures proper drainage. As for the Asparagus the variety is Mary Washington, which is available to buy over here but as these were produced in Norway I’m hoping they have some Winter protection bred into them. I found instructions on you tube to assemble. These were very useful and the trug went together very easily.

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The cover can then be opened on both sides using the double zip to reveal the micro mesh element during the summer to protect from pests. The simple zip system ensures easy access to your crops for watering, harvesting and caring for them. Over filling can cause problems for sure as can too much water (or too little) and also growing the wrong combinations can be problematic although that doesn’t seem to be the case in your vegtrug. kneeling is a bit of an issue but so is getting up afterwards and so the vegtrug opens up new possibilities for me. No more relying on family and friends to plant, water, weed, and harvest my crops because I’m not able. With the vegtrug it will all be accessible for me to do and with less slug and snail damage. Preventing Slug And Snail Damage

The vegtrug is essentially a raised bed, or large container garden and so it should be planted up accordingly. Finding plants to grow is the easy bit, but they need to be compatible parts, not all plants get along. I’m talking about companion planting here, the way some plants work together and others work against each other. Companion Planting A Vegtrug You’re so right it is good to talk and never worry that you’re a bother. I enjoy talking especially about my favourite subject…Gardening.🙂 Raised Height Prevents the Need to Bend. With a standing height of 80cm, the VegTrug Planter offers the ideal working height without bending, and compromising your posture. The height is also perfect for wheelchair users, meaning everyone can grow their own produce.

Vegtrug Winter Cover

Just wanted to say a great post – wish I’d read it 6 months ago when we bought our trug. Went in guns-a-blazing, and planted 5 rows of veg seeds: The VegTrug was designed to bring grow-your-own to everyone, whether you have a garden or not. Small spaces, balconies and courtyards are all perfect places for the Classic (though the Wall Hugger goes even smaller!) However (and I think this is my biggest bit of advice to anyone reading this), I think our basic problem was we overfilled it. A bit of self-discipline required next year – a few plants to start with, and then a gradual introduction of a few more, then a few more, then harvest first crop and re-seed / re-plant, etc…

Vegtrug recommend changing the liner along with the soil every 3 years and they sell replacement liners. But that’s for the future it’s now time to get planting so happy growing and enjoy your healthy, fresh, organic vegetables. Who Is The Vegtrug Suitable For Designed with ergonomics in mind, the raised and unique V-shape simultaneously allows for shallow and deep growth, a posture-saving working height and easy wheelchair access.Found the online build video a great help, Electric screwdriver makes it an easy job, wouldn't advise trying to assemble without one. Looking forward to reaping the benefits with lots of fresh veg and herbs, Will definitely be getting a second one A pre- formed liner is included, this will aid in keeping the soil healthy and well-aerated to provide optimum growing conditions. Row 4 – Spinach bolted and went to seed. Sprouts – managed to get 2 spears out, most of them large pea sized 🙁 A pre-formed liner is also included with your VegTrug, which will keep your soil healthy and well aerated for optimum growing conditions. The liner for this planter, is self-draining and bio-degradable, making it environmentally friendly.