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Foodcube™ Large - The Next Generation of Self Watering Raised Beds

Foodcube™ Large - The Next Generation of Self Watering Raised Beds | Vego Garden

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Foodcube™ Large - The Next Generation of Self Watering Raised Beds

Name: Foodcube™ Large - The Next Generation of Self Watering Raised Beds
Brand: Vego Garden
SKU: VFSKU-1001
Price: 399.95 USD
Availability: in_stork
Rating: 5 (17 reviews)

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Standard Elevated

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Built for Harsh Climates, Designed for Thriving Plants.
Foodcube™ is an advanced wicking bed engineered to endure tough conditions and keep your plants thriving longer with minimal effort.

Foodcube™ Large - The Next Generation of Self Watering Raised Beds

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From Cube to Crop - No
Green Thumb Needed

Transform your gardening experience with Foodcube's innovative wicking beds. This gardening system is designed to effortlessly unlock the food growing potential of our communities, small or large, urban or rural, from schools, community gardens, backyards, and everywhere in between. Gardening has never been this easy or sustainable!

Less Watering,
More Flourishing

Foodcube’s large water reservoir uses 50% less water, optimizing hydration through the wicking system and built-in water level regulator so you spend less time watering and more time enjoying a flourishing garden.

Breathe Easy

While unassuming, the hole in the top of your Foodcube allows for easy refilling and provides critical airflow to keep the water oxygenated. This airflow prevents stagnant water, ensuring clean, healthy conditions for your crops to thrive.

Maximum Harvests,
Minimal Effort

Sustainable growing made simple! Set up your Foodcube and forget about constant watering. This efficient, easy-watering system saves you time and effort while ensuring you get healthy, abundant harvests to enjoy.

Connect, Grow,
Expand - Modular
Garden Solutions

All Foodcubes can be linked using couplings, allowing for an interconnected garden setup with a single watering point.

Sustainable by Design:
80% Recycled Plastic

By supporting a circular economy, Foodcube helps promote sustainability and a healthier planet.

Food
Grade Plastic

Fully
Recyclable

Plastic Waste
Reduction

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Made to Last - UV
Stabilization

Made in Australia from UV stabilized material, Foodcubes resist damage and degradation caused by exposure to sunlight, meaning they’ll nurture your harvests for years to come.

Specifications

Dimensions: 45.3" x 45.3" x 19.7"
Dimensions: 45.3" x 45.3" x 37.8"
Soil Depth: 13.7"
Soil Capacity: 11.7 cubic feet
Water Capacity: 29 gallons
What's Included:

1 x Foodcube Tub

2 x Base Trays with aircone connection

2 x Base Trays (standard)

2 x Aircones

16 x Wicking Cones

10 x Blanking Clips

2 x Level Setters

2 x Level Setter Outlets

2 x Backnuts

2 x Level Setter Extenders

2 x Level Setter Seals

2 x Circlips

2 x Mozzie Caps

16 Height Pads in total (1 full set)

User Manual

Vego Garden VS Other Brands

When deciding on above ground planters, there's a lot to consider! Should you choose Vego Garden beds or a different brand?

Features

Vego Garden

Other Brands

Standard Garden Bed Height

17"

6-10"

Panel Thickness

0.6mm

0.4-0.5mm

Eco-friendly & Food Safe

100% Non-toxic

Not sure

USDA Approved Paint

Yes

Complete Add-On
Systems & Soil & Accessories

Yes

100% Stainless Steel Hardware

Yes

Reinforced Safety Edging

Yes

Customer Service
7 Days/Week

Yes

Trusted by Home Depot, Lowes,
Walmart & more

Yes

Foodcube & Add-Ons

The perfect garden planter for your home,
urban farm, school, or community garden.

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Foodcube Add-Ons

Foodcube™ Side Panels

Foodcube™ Coupling

Foodcube™ Wall Trellis

Foodcube™ Auto Water Filler

Foodcube™ Pest Plate

Foodcube™ Corner Connector

DIY Timber Cladding

Many home farmers are customizing their Foodcubes to suit their own garden designs. Our good friend Paul Oakley has provided an amazing template for anyone looking to customize their Foodcube.

Download the PDF Template

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Projects

Australian Ecosystems workplace farm

We believe workplace farms should be a thing, so The Sustainable Landscape Company designed and built a highly productive, compact demonstration workplace farm for their staff group at their nursery. The farm features around 60 water efficient Biofilta Foodcube advanced wicking beds made in Melbourne. The farm will produce around 1 tonne of fresh produce per annum for their staff group, which promises to make a significant contribution to reducing food bills and improving nutrition.

Frankston City Council

A recent collaboration between Biofilta Pty Ltd and the Frankston City Council has completed a huge win for the local businesses, the community and the environment.The Foodcube is made using recycled plastic (previously, food grade polypropylene) and holds 110lt of water in the base of the unit to provide nutrients to the plants as they require. Not only is the Foodcube diverting plastic waste from landfill but it provides up to 30kg of produce per year from each Foodcube which assists with providing families in need with fresh produce.

Athol Road Primary School Garden

Biofilta has been working with Athol Road Primary school since the start of 2018 to build a state of the art urban farm with our wicking beds. We started out by installing our Foodwall systems in 2018 and then upgraded their farm to our Foodcube systems in 2019. The video below provides a great insight into how Biofilta wicking beds can help your school reach its food growing potential. The photos depict our more recent installation of the Foodcube.

Glen Junor Community Farm

We are very happy with this first stage of a demonstration urban farm at Glen Junor in Gisborne, north of Melbourne. This demonstration farm was designed and built by The Sustainable Landscape Company and features 60 Foodcubes, composting areas, a refurbished farm shed, custom built fencing, screens, fruit trees and herb plantings.

FAQs

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Is the plastic safe for growing food?

Yes it is. Foodcubes are made from food grade poly propylene soft plastic. We use 80% recycled content sourced from the confectionery industry. The plastic has been independently tested and contains no heavy metals or other contaminants. The remaining 20% is food grade virgin plastic.

Does the ground need to be level to install a Foodcube?

To get the optimal wicking performance, your Foodcube should be installed on level ground.

Can Foodcubes be set up in a modular layout?

Yes. The Corner Connector allows Foodcubes to be set up at right angles and enables connection of the water reservoirs which means you retain a single watering point. This results in the ability to set up your Foodcubes in varying designs including U-shape or L-shape.

Is there anything specific I need to know before I put the soil in and start planting?

Before filling a Foodcube or Foodcube Slim with soil it is important to conduct a water test prior, to establish if there are any leaks. There are only a few places where a leak generally occurs as the tubs are made in one piece. Common causes of leaks include:
· Backnut not tightened enough
· Large O ring not installed
· Small O rings pinched when inserting level setter into outlet
· Level setting tube thread not screwed in tight or does not have plumbing tape applied
· Joining tube clamp not tightened enough
If a leak is detected, ensure the back nut has been screwed as tight as it will go. Sometimes it just needs that extra bit of 'oomph' to ensure it is as tight as possible. If leaking persists, there may be a problem with the assembly of the level setter. Pull the level setter out of the outlet to check that the two level setter seals are sitting in the grooves. If the level setter is not lubricated sufficiently prior to pushing it in to the outlet, the seals can slip out of place, causing the leak. Reassemble and conduct water test again.

How much food can I grow in a Foodcube or Foodcube Slim?

Foodcubes can produce approximately 20kgs per annum of leafy greens and the Foodcube Slim can produce approximately 10kgs per annum depending on the crop type.

How often should I change the soil in my Foodcube?

It is recommended that you refresh your potting mix by adding more nutrients from organic compost, worm castings or slow release fertilisers after each growing season. You may need to also add some more potting mix to fill to the top level.