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For changing the layout of one bed

Garden In Minutes 17-in-1 Metal Raised Bed

One square-ended steel kit, 17 inches tall, that assembles into 17 layouts from 24 × 24 inches to 47 × 90 inches. The bottom is open.

17 sizes and layouts

Each size drawn from above at the same scale, with the maker’s listed capacity.

Drawn to scale from the maker’s figures: 90 in by 47 in, 17 in tall.12243617 in90 in × 47 in
Drawn from the maker’s published figures: the footprint from above on the left, the height on the right, in inches. Every bed on this site uses the same two scales.
Inside
Measure after assembly
Planting depth
Choose fill depth
Listed capacity
41.5 ft³
Outside footprint
Measure after assembly

For changing the layout of one bed

Pick the layout first: only the two largest use every panel. The maker gives two different soil figures for the 24 × 70 inch layout, so measure that one before ordering.

Style
Open-bottom bed
Material
0.6 mm steel with an aluzinc-magnesium coating
Warranty
None stated on the maker’s page
Bottom
Open to the ground

Choose the size or layout

Use the widest outside footprint to plan paths. For a soil order, measure between the inside walls after assembly and choose your filled depth; advertised dimensions can be rounded. Rectangular sizes below read length × width × height.

Scroll across the table to compare all measurements and plan a size.

Size / arrangementAdvertised dimensionsDocumented outside footprintInside dimensionsPlanting depthListed capacityPlan
GIM-1 · 47 × 90 in90 × 47 × 17 inMeasure after assemblySize sourceMeasure after assemblyChoose fill depth41.5 ft³Plan this size
GIM-2 · 24 × 112 in112 × 24 × 17 inMeasure after assemblySize sourceMeasure after assemblyChoose fill depth27 ft³Plan this size
GIM-3 · 47 × 70 in70 × 47 × 17 inMeasure after assemblySize sourceMeasure after assemblyChoose fill depth32.5 ft³Plan this size
GIM-4 · 24 × 90 in90 × 24 × 17 inMeasure after assemblySize sourceMeasure after assemblyChoose fill depth21.5 ft³Plan this size
GIM-5 · 47 × 47 in47 × 47 × 17 inMeasure after assemblySize sourceMeasure after assemblyChoose fill depth22 ft³Plan this size
GIM-6 · 24 × 70 in70 × 24 × 17 inMeasure after assemblySize sourceMeasure after assemblyChoose fill depthNot statedPlan this size
GIM-7 · 24 × 47 in47 × 24 × 17 inMeasure after assemblySize sourceMeasure after assemblyChoose fill depth11.5 ft³Plan this size
GIM-8 · 24 × 24 in24 × 24 × 17 inMeasure after assemblySize sourceMeasure after assemblyChoose fill depth6 ft³Plan this size
GIM-9 · 42 × 47 in47 × 42 × 17 inMeasure after assemblySize sourceMeasure after assemblyChoose fill depth19 ft³Plan this size
GIM-10 · 47 × 53 in53 × 47 × 17 inMeasure after assemblySize sourceMeasure after assemblyChoose fill depth24.5 ft³Plan this size
GIM-11 · 42 × 53 in53 × 42 × 17 inMeasure after assemblySize sourceMeasure after assemblyChoose fill depth22 ft³Plan this size
GIM-12 · 30 × 47 in47 × 30 × 17 inMeasure after assemblySize sourceMeasure after assemblyChoose fill depth14 ft³Plan this size
GIM-13 · 24 × 53 in53 × 24 × 17 inMeasure after assemblySize sourceMeasure after assemblyChoose fill depth13 ft³Plan this size
GIM-14 · 30 × 42 in42 × 30 × 17 inMeasure after assemblySize sourceMeasure after assemblyChoose fill depth12.5 ft³Plan this size
GIM-15 · 24 × 30 in30 × 24 × 17 inMeasure after assemblySize sourceMeasure after assemblyChoose fill depth7.5 ft³Plan this size
GIM-16 · 30 × 30 in30 × 30 × 17 inMeasure after assemblySize sourceMeasure after assemblyChoose fill depth9 ft³Plan this size
GIM-17 · 24 × 96 in96 × 24 × 17 inMeasure after assemblySize sourceMeasure after assemblyChoose fill depth23 ft³Plan this size

Notes on these sizes

  • GIM-6 · 24 × 70 in: The layout grid says 27 cu ft for this size; the answer listing soil volumes says 17 cu ft. Neither is shown as the capacity.

Where the maker’s figures disagree

  • GIM-6 (24 × 70 in): the layout grid says 27 cu ft; the list of soil volumes says 17 cu ft.

Measure the inside of the assembled bed before ordering soil.

Prepare and assemble this bed

Compare the material, bottom and care choices if you are still deciding between families. Follow the site preparation and liner checklist for the supporting surface.

  1. Choose the exact configuration and lay out its parts. Check the required tools in the selected kit instructions.
  2. Prepare a stable, level position and confirm the outside footprint with working paths.
  3. Check corners, fasteners, protective edging and any layout-specific braces against the kit instructions before adding fill.
  4. Measure the finished inside and outside separately, then update your plan. Preserve the maker’s fill restrictions.

Mark the outside footprint on the ground before assembly, including any legs or protruding corners. Leave a route for carrying bags, reaching the plants and maintaining nearby beds.

This bed is open to the ground. Check the soil and drainage where it will sit before adding fill. Its wall height is not a prescription for how deep the growing mix should be.

Choose a reachable widthMeasure for a soil order