"Gro Boat" What do ya'll think?

TejasTerry Fri Mar 29, 2013 11:07 am

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

**camprn** Fri Mar 29, 2013 11:38 am

I would say... you could make a better investment by buying a conduit bender to make hoops for your existing beds. Shocked

TejasTerry Fri Mar 29, 2013 11:47 am

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.

quiltbea Fri Mar 29, 2013 11:50 am

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.

southern gardener Fri Mar 29, 2013 11:51 am

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!!

HillbillyBob Fri Mar 29, 2013 11:51 am

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? Smile

**Turan** Fri Mar 29, 2013 11:55 am

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????

Windmere Fri Mar 29, 2013 12:05 pm

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.

affraid

**walshevak** Fri Mar 29, 2013 12:08 pm

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

TejasTerry Fri Mar 29, 2013 12:18 pm

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. $$$

**walshevak** Fri Mar 29, 2013 12:26 pm

Just make sure drainage is adequate.

Kay

**Turan** Fri Mar 29, 2013 1:15 pm

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.

HillbillyBob Fri Mar 29, 2013 1:28 pm

TejasTerry 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. $$$

now that's a steal for $20 price What a Face

I saw was $375 I think thinking

**donnainzone5** Fri Mar 29, 2013 1:34 pm

I suspect the $20 was for delivery only!

If I were wealthy, I'd certainly invest in several of these for my SFG.

HillbillyBob Fri Mar 29, 2013 2:03 pm

yep I suspect your right on this one Shocked

**RoOsTeR** Fri Mar 29, 2013 2:56 pm

I say if you got the money, GO FOR IT! Luxury comes with a price and sometimes it's worth every penny Very Happy

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 Shocked

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 What a Face

Then it can become very expensive, very quickly.

HillbillyBob Fri Mar 29, 2013 3:56 pm

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quiltbea Fri Mar 29, 2013 6:32 pm

And what if you had to have it pumped out due to blockage or overflow? Ugh! Your raised bed would be a goner. affraid

TejasTerry Fri Mar 29, 2013 6:58 pm

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. "Gro Boat" What do ya'll think? 3170584802

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