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"Gro Boat" What do ya'll think?
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"Gro Boat" What do ya'll think?
Saw this on craigslist. We have built all our boxes so far, however we have a septic in our back yard, and can't build any more on the ground because of the drain field.
I know we could build something cheaper by doing it ourselves, but the truth is, I have the money to spend and it would be so much easier to make a phone call and have it delivered. So, what do ya think?
http://sanantonio.craigslist.org/grd/3708504594.html
I know we could build something cheaper by doing it ourselves, but the truth is, I have the money to spend and it would be so much easier to make a phone call and have it delivered. So, what do ya think?
http://sanantonio.craigslist.org/grd/3708504594.html
TejasTerry- Posts : 160
Join date : 2011-12-31
Age : 62
Location : Texas Hill Country north of San Antonio
Re: "Gro Boat" What do ya'll think?
I would say... you could make a better investment by buying a conduit bender to make hoops for your existing beds.
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Re: "Gro Boat" What do ya'll think?
camprn wrote:I would say... you could make a better investment by buying a conduit bender to make hoops for your existing beds.
I'm looking to add more beds, and have to have them off the ground because of the septic lines. I can order it without the tubing and make my own hoops.
TejasTerry- Posts : 160
Join date : 2011-12-31
Age : 62
Location : Texas Hill Country north of San Antonio
Re: "Gro Boat" What do ya'll think?
I like it. A raised, raised bed and all done for you. In my own situation (age and med probs), if I had the money, that would be the way to go. No work involved getting it ready, just fill it up with MM and you're ready to grow....and protect your crops.
If you like it, go for it.
Please post pics when its up and growing.
If you like it, go for it.
Please post pics when its up and growing.
quiltbea- Posts : 4712
Join date : 2010-03-21
Age : 81
Location : Southwestern Maine Zone 5A
Re: "Gro Boat" What do ya'll think?
looks pretty slick! A little high for our budget, but if it works for yours...go for it! let us know how it works. Love the cover!!
southern gardener- Posts : 1887
Join date : 2011-06-21
Age : 43
Location : california, zone 10a
Re: "Gro Boat" What do ya'll think?
you don't need the bender if you make hoops with pvc pipe, I'm camprn on this one you'd think for a $50 ,a foot you would at least get a grid? doesn't this bed set on the ground when installed?
HillbillyBob- Posts : 162
Join date : 2011-12-27
Location : E.Texas
Re: "Gro Boat" What do ya'll think?
Compared to these on Gardener's Supply it is a good deal.
Just curious why you can not put beds on a septic system drain field????
Just curious why you can not put beds on a septic system drain field????
Turan- Posts : 2616
Join date : 2012-03-29
Location : Gallatin Valley, Montana, Intermountain zone 4
No beds on septic lines?
I am very impressed with the Grow Boat. Wow. Very slick.
I am (like Turan) also curious about why you cannot put beds above septic lines or drain field.
We actually intend to put a least one bed very close to our septic lines. Is the problem due to the weight of the beds? Now I'm worried.
I am (like Turan) also curious about why you cannot put beds above septic lines or drain field.
We actually intend to put a least one bed very close to our septic lines. Is the problem due to the weight of the beds? Now I'm worried.
Windmere- Posts : 1425
Join date : 2013-02-26
Age : 55
Location : Fayetteville, GA - Zone 7B - 8A
Re: "Gro Boat" What do ya'll think?
short answer
http://www.gardeninglife.ca/articles/article/growing-vegetable-garden-over-septic-field/
All my beds are tabletops which allows me to fully utilize my back yard.
Kay
http://www.gardeninglife.ca/articles/article/growing-vegetable-garden-over-septic-field/
All my beds are tabletops which allows me to fully utilize my back yard.
Kay
A WEED IS A FLOWER GROWING IN THE WRONG PLACE
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Certified SFG Instructor- Posts : 4374
Join date : 2010-10-17
Age : 81
Location : wilmington, nc zone 8
Re: "Gro Boat" What do ya'll think?
quiltbea wrote:I like it. A raised, raised bed and all done for you. In my own situation (age and med probs), if I had the money, that would be the way to go. No work involved getting it ready, just fill it up with MM and you're ready to grow....and protect your crops.
If you like it, go for it.
Please post pics when its up and growing.
He's delivering it tomorrow for $20 ! I can't beat that....I will post some close ups of the inside, etc. Now gotta go get stuff for more MM. $$$
TejasTerry- Posts : 160
Join date : 2011-12-31
Age : 62
Location : Texas Hill Country north of San Antonio
Re: "Gro Boat" What do ya'll think?
Just make sure drainage is adequate.
Kay
Kay
A WEED IS A FLOWER GROWING IN THE WRONG PLACE
Elizabeth City, NC
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walshevak
Certified SFG Instructor- Posts : 4374
Join date : 2010-10-17
Age : 81
Location : wilmington, nc zone 8
Re: "Gro Boat" What do ya'll think?
walshevak wrote:short answer
http://www.gardeninglife.ca/articles/article/growing-vegetable-garden-over-septic-field/
All my beds are tabletops which allows me to fully utilize my back yard.
Kay
You put that in with the talk about humanure and the brain starts to swirl. Maybe the reality lies in the particulars which make it hard to give a simple broad answer. Thinks like are the users of the septic putting non biodegradable cleaners in it and the soil make up and the depth of the lines.
But it still does not answer why use table tops. Just regular ANSFG raised beds full of MM would answer the concerns raised so far.
Turan- Posts : 2616
Join date : 2012-03-29
Location : Gallatin Valley, Montana, Intermountain zone 4
Re: "Gro Boat" What do ya'll think?
now that's a steal for $20 price I saw was $375 I thinkTejasTerry wrote:quiltbea wrote:I like it. A raised, raised bed and all done for you. In my own situation (age and med probs), if I had the money, that would be the way to go. No work involved getting it ready, just fill it up with MM and you're ready to grow....and protect your crops.
If you like it, go for it.
Please post pics when its up and growing.
He's delivering it tomorrow for $20 ! I can't beat that....I will post some close ups of the inside, etc. Now gotta go get stuff for more MM. $$$
HillbillyBob- Posts : 162
Join date : 2011-12-27
Location : E.Texas
Re: "Gro Boat" What do ya'll think?
I suspect the $20 was for delivery only!
If I were wealthy, I'd certainly invest in several of these for my SFG.
If I were wealthy, I'd certainly invest in several of these for my SFG.
Re: "Gro Boat" What do ya'll think?
yep I suspect your right on this one
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HillbillyBob- Posts : 162
Join date : 2011-12-27
Location : E.Texas
Re: "Gro Boat" What do ya'll think?
I say if you got the money, GO FOR IT! Luxury comes with a price and sometimes it's worth every penny
In some jurisdictions, putting anything over a septic/leach field is illegal. Not that that matters a lot of the times...other than it being illegal Another potential problem is drainage. While it may never be an issue in some places, in others adding any additional moisture can turn into a real nightmare. Most folks don't think a whole lot about their septic systems till its to late Then it can become very expensive, very quickly.
In some jurisdictions, putting anything over a septic/leach field is illegal. Not that that matters a lot of the times...other than it being illegal Another potential problem is drainage. While it may never be an issue in some places, in others adding any additional moisture can turn into a real nightmare. Most folks don't think a whole lot about their septic systems till its to late Then it can become very expensive, very quickly.
I am my gardens worst enemy.
RoOsTeR- Posts : 4316
Join date : 2011-10-04
Location : Colorado Front Range
Re: "Gro Boat" What do ya'll think?
Great point Rooster
HillbillyBob- Posts : 162
Join date : 2011-12-27
Location : E.Texas
Re: "Gro Boat" What do ya'll think?
And what if you had to have it pumped out due to blockage or overflow? Ugh! Your raised bed would be a goner.
quiltbea- Posts : 4712
Join date : 2010-03-21
Age : 81
Location : Southwestern Maine Zone 5A
Re: "Gro Boat" What do ya'll think?
donnainzone10 wrote:I suspect the $20 was for delivery only!
If I were wealthy, I'd certainly invest in several of these for my SFG.
Yes it's $375, plus $20 delivery. I'll post pics tomorrow when it gets here.
TejasTerry- Posts : 160
Join date : 2011-12-31
Age : 62
Location : Texas Hill Country north of San Antonio
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