EarthBox 81703.01 Root & Veg Garden Kit, Standard, Chocolate

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EarthBox Root & Veg Garden Kit: Successful Container Gardening System

The EarthBox Root & Veg Garden Kit

No Weeding, No Overwatering, Maintenance-Free System

The EarthBox Root & Veg system is more than just a planter. It’s a complete, easy-to-use, growing system. The intelligent design comes from years of extensive testing and modifications. All of the components work together to give you a fool-proof way of growing your own food. Effortlessly grow delicious vegetables and herbs without having a traditional, in-ground garden. Just add plants and water.

One Smart Garden

• Developed by commercial farmers
  
  
• Durable components ensure year after year use
  
  
• Detailed instruction manual and planting guide included
  
  
• Small footprint makes it easy to move to desired location
  
  
• Easy-to-grow anywhere - on balconies, porches, rooftops or even indoors
  
  

Specifications and a Look Around the EarthBox Root & Veg Garden System

EarthBox Root & Veg Garden Kit Dimensions

Developed by commercial farmers, the small footprint is intentionally designed so the average dweller is able to grow their own food. The EarthBox Root & Veg container measures 17.75" L x 17.75" W x 15.75" H with a base size of 11.75".

Wicking Chambers

Wicking Chambers: Wicking is process in which the plant's roots draw water to nourish the rest of the plant. EarthBox's *patented design uses the wicking chambers in conjunction with the water reservoir to conserve water and feed the plants from the bottom up.

*Patent number: US 7,634,871 B2, Date of Patent: Dec. 22, 2009

No Overwatering

You don't have to worry about overwatering using your EarthBox Root & Veg Garden Kit. As you add water through the fill tube, once the water hits a certain level, it will flow through the overflow drain and into the overflow saucer. That's when you know to stop watering!

EarthBox Root & Veg Garden Kit Components

• EarthBox Root & Veg Container
  
  
• Aeration screen
  
  
• Water fill tube
  
  
• 2 Black and white reversible mulch covers
  
  
• 1 lb. 7-7-7 Non-Organic Fertilizer or 1 lb. 8-3-5 Organic Fertilizer
  
  
• 1 lb. Dolomite
  
  
• Instruction Sheet & Planting Chart
  
  

EarthBox Root & Veg Planting Chart

Determining which plants to grow in your EarthBox Root & Veg gardening system is half the fun. Use the plant & fertilizer placement charts to guide you through planting the recommended number of seedlings for the type of plants you wish to grow. The aerial view of the container and illustrations make it easy for you to follow along. Each Root & Veg Garden Kit comes with an Instruction Sheet and Planting Chart.

What Can You Grow?

A. 1 seedling: Artichoke, Eggplant, Summer Squash, Tomato, Zucchini

B. 2 seedlings: Bush Beans, Cucumbers, Melons, Peppers, Winter Squash (vining)

C. 6 seedlings: Celery, Chard, Collard Greens, Herbs, Jicama, Kale, Okra, Rutabagas

D. 8 seedlings: Flowers, Leeks, Peas, Pole Beans, Salad Greens, Spinach, Turnips

E. 20 seedlings: Beets, Carrots, Garlic, Onions, Parsnips, Radishes, Shallots