For a small planter that waters itself
Vego EZCube Self-Watering Planters
A plastic self-watering planter, 21 inches wide and 24 or 48 long, with 12 inches of soil over a 5-inch reservoir of 10 or 20 gallons.
2 sizes and layouts
Each size drawn from above at the same scale, with the maker’s listed capacity.
- Listed capacity
- 2.8 ft³
- Soil to fill it
- 2 bags of 1.5 ft³
- Planting depth
- 12 in
- Water reservoir
- 10 gallons
- Outside footprint
- 24 × 21 in
For a small planter that waters itself
Vego states 2.8 cubic feet of soil for the 24-inch planter and 5.6 for the 48-inch: 2 and 4 bags of 1.5 ft³. A float shows the water level in the reservoir.
- Style
- Self-watering planter
- Material
- Polypropylene liner in an ABS plastic shell
- Warranty
- None stated on the maker’s page
- Bottom
- Contained planter
Planning a balcony, deck or roof garden? Have the surface assessed for the filled weight before buying the planter. Its own load rating does not establish what the surface can carry. Work out the filled weight for whoever checks it.
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.
Vego Garden doesn’t publish inside measurements for these beds, so the soil figure below is the maker’s own stated capacity. If you’ll fill it less deep, measure between the inside walls once it’s built.
| Size or layout | Advertised size | Listed capacity | Bags of 1.5 ft³ for that capacity | Planting depth | Water reservoir | Outside footprint | Plan |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 × 24 in | 24 × 21 × 19.3 in | 2.8 ft³ | 2 bags | 12 in | 10 gallons | 24 × 21 inMaker’s size chart | Plan this size: 21 × 24 in |
| 21 × 48 in | 48 × 21 × 19.3 in | 5.6 ft³ | 4 bags | 12 in | 20 gallons | 48 × 21 inMaker’s size chart | Plan this size: 21 × 48 in |
Notes on these sizes
- All sizes: The reservoir is the bottom 5 inches.
Questions about this bed
How do I set the water level?
With the water level regulator at the bottom: raise or lower it to suit the plant and the weather. The float shows how much water is in the reservoir.
Is the 5-inch reservoir enough?
For most small and medium plants, Vego says; bigger plants need it refilled more often.
What if the water smells?
Water kept too high, or organic matter rotting in it, can make it smell, Vego says. Take the plug out of the water level regulator, turn it to 90 degrees and keep adding water until it overflows from the regulator, which flushes out the old water; after that, use less water.
Vego Garden’s answers, from its questions page.
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 the floor, the reservoir and its fill point before adding soil. Confirm the support beneath the planter for the filled load, water included.
- 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 planter has a floor, with its water reservoir under the soil. Use the soil depth the maker gives, not the full height, to estimate fill. Account for the filled weight, water included, when choosing a level location.
Product specifications
- EZCube Self-Watering Planter 21" x 48", Vego Garden
- Frequently asked questions, Vego Garden