For a long, narrow steel bed in a fixed size
Metal Garden Beds CUADRA, EXACTO and FRESA
Three fixed sizes of one 17-inch galvanized steel bed: 3 ft 4 in square, 8 ft 6 in long and 13 ft 4 in long, all 3 ft 4 in wide.
3 sizes and layouts
Each size drawn from above at the same scale, with the maker’s listed capacity.
- Inside
- Measure after assembly
- Planting depth
- Choose fill depth
- Listed capacity
- 18 ft³
- Outside footprint
- Measure after assembly
For a long, narrow steel bed in a fixed size
Choose by length; all three are 3 ft 4 in wide and 17 inches tall. Each stated capacity is larger than the published length × width × height, so measure the inside before ordering soil.
- Style
- Open-bottom bed
- Material
- Hot-dip galvanized steel (ASTM A653 CS-B), 23-gauge sidewalls and 18-gauge corners
- Warranty
- None stated on the maker’s page
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 / arrangement | Advertised dimensions | Documented outside footprint | Inside dimensions | Planting depth | Listed capacity | Plan |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CUADRA · 3 ft 4 in × 3 ft 4 in | 40 × 40 × 17 in | Measure after assemblySize source | Measure after assembly | Choose fill depth | 18 ft³ | Plan this size: CUADRA · 3 ft 4 in × 3 ft 4 in |
| EXACTO · 8 ft 6 in × 3 ft 4 in | 102 × 40 × 17 in | Measure after assemblySize source | Measure after assembly | Choose fill depth | 44 ft³ | Plan this size: EXACTO · 8 ft 6 in × 3 ft 4 in |
| FRESA · 13 ft 4 in × 3 ft 4 in | 160 × 40 × 17 in | Measure after assemblySize source | Measure after assembly | Choose fill depth | 70 ft³ | Plan this size: FRESA · 13 ft 4 in × 3 ft 4 in |
Notes on these sizes
- CUADRA · 3 ft 4 in × 3 ft 4 in: Stated 18 cu ft; the published length × width × height is 15.7 cu ft.
- EXACTO · 8 ft 6 in × 3 ft 4 in: Stated 44 cu ft; the published length × width × height is 40.1 cu ft.
- FRESA · 13 ft 4 in × 3 ft 4 in: Stated 70 cu ft; the published length × width × height is 63 cu ft.
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.
- Choose the exact configuration and lay out its parts. Check the required tools in the selected kit instructions.
- Prepare a stable, level position and confirm the outside footprint with working paths.
- Check corners, fasteners, protective edging and any layout-specific braces against the kit instructions before adding fill.
- 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.