For working at standing or seated height
VegTrug Classic 1.8 m Cedar Planter
A V-shaped Inland Red Cedar trough on a frame, 72.2 inches long and 31.5 inches tall, that takes 420 liters (about 14.8 cubic feet) of soil.
- Listed capacity
- 420 L
- Soil to fill it
- 10 bags of 1.5 ft³
The garden planner draws rectangles and circles, so it cannot draw this V-shaped bed. Use the stated capacity for a soil order.
For working at standing or seated height
The soil is deepest in the middle of the V, so a length × width × depth estimate overstates it; use the maker’s 420 liters. VegTrug says the working height allows wheelchair access.
- Style
- Elevated planter
- Material
- Inland Red Cedar
- Warranty
- 12 months.
Planting from a wheelchair, or looking for a bed you don’t have to kneel at? Accessible raised beds gives the heights, widths and knee room that work.
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.
Size and capacity
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.
VegTrug doesn’t publish inside measurements or an outside size for this bed, 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 | Plan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.8 m: 72.2 × 29.9 in, 31.5 in tall | 72.2 × 29.9 × 31.5 in | 420 L | 10 bags | Use the stated capacity |
Notes on these sizes
- 1.8 m: 72.2 × 29.9 in, 31.5 in tall: The maker gives 72.2 in as the width and 29.9 in as the depth, front to back.
What to plant in it
A planter on legs suits the crops whose main roots stay in the top 6 to 12 inches: what to plant in a raised bed with legs.
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 floor supports, drains, supplied liner and the chosen leg or caster hardware before filling. Confirm the support beneath the planter for the filled load.
- 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. Use the intended planting depth, not the height of its legs, to estimate fill. Account for drainage and the filled weight when choosing a level location.