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- 6 reviews
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This is gonna be good.
My Vegepod arrived today. Very fast delivery. Great courier service, no damage to any packaging.
Items immaculately packaged. Put it together myself, which is time consuming. Youtube assembly videos big help, funny too.I bought the large pod with stand. All items beautifully made, no parts missing, no alignment hassles. Looking forward to harvesting. Also bought 2 bags of Perlite.
Purchased in March 2022 for $776.
Just ordered my third
This has to be the best way to grow food. Nothing can stop you if you have a Vegepod. Literally kilograms of delicious fresh food. I just stand and graze in the garden. Low water consumption is an extra bonus. I’ll be saving for my fourth.
Purchased in January 2022 at Vegepods.
great to hear thanks helen
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- 21 reviews
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Not bug proof
I’ve had my pod for about 6 weeks. I love my vegepod, I really do, everythigg be grows fantastically, but there’s a problem. When you close the canopy there’s a gap of about 2cm almost completely around. I’ve been battling caterpillars and other flying creatures who are stripping my crop… all my plants were from seeds so not brought in from shops etc… I’ve seen active moths in there in the evening. It’s a real shame, I thought this would be the answer to my bug problem in veggie patch. I give 4 stars as the concept is amazing and the wicking wells really encourage that fast growth. The canopy needs some work however to make it truly pest free
Purchased in December 2021.
Hi Helen, thanks for the 4 stars overall and thanks for enabling us to respond and educate all on Vegepods and pest control.
Vegepods commercial grade clipped down farm mesh does stop “nearly all” pes...
Do you know what kind of exclusion tape and how much I would need for a medium pod? My veggies were all grown from seeds so couldn’t have brought in eggs that way. I have seen moths in there in the ev...
Read moreening so the tricksters must just get in. I don’t have any issues with my vegebag as the mesh on that is very fine and the zip completely seals itIt is black and about 2 mm thick. It has a stickiness on one side. One can get from hardware stores.
Helen, please join our next live Facebook/Instagram QandA (follow us on either for the notice) whi...
Vegepod good. Vegebag no good.
Over the years, I have bought three new Vegepods. The first was in August 2016. I assembled it shortly after, but did not get to fill and use it until August 2019. The second one I bought July 2019, and the third I bought May 2020. I find the fittings and stitching do not last well, otherwise I am relatively happy with the Vegepods.
The Vegebags are a different story. Bought 15 of them in Dec 2019. Bought them to give as gifts but only gave two away. I started using mine March 2020 - planted potatoes in some big ones and tomatoes in two others...
Purchased in May 2020 for $598.
Hello Helen, Glad to hear you are happy with the classic Vegepods, but of course sorry to hear of disappointment with the Vegebags. We still do not have stands for these. They are meant to be a low pr...
Read moreice point product so features are limited compared to the classic Vegepods. It does sound disappointing re the condition of the bags though and we are here to help. It sounds like you may be a TV shopping customer from the above notes? We cannot review that invoice number and see any of your details as a direct customer? Have you reached out to the Vegepod support team directly about the condition of your bags? It sounds like it may have been the very first version of Vegebags which were indeed superceded by Version2 within a year due to product improvements - including changing the steel wiring, adding a super hard base to the bottom and making two zip access instead of the one, plus rubber handles with double stitching. We'd be happy to help you with some replacements. Please email with pics and all your details to our info@vegepod.com.au.Thank you Simon H. for Vegepod's excellent quick response, - for listening to and looking into my concerns -. I have a better understanding now. Not a TV shopping customer but peruse Vegepod site ofte...
Read moren because I like seeing what is available. The Vegepods themselves have proven to be a worthwhile investment. Their height is excellent and make gardening easy for me.Find out how Vegepod Raised Garden Bed Kits compares to other Garden Maintenance Products
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- 11 reviews
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Replacement base sent
I spent over 4 yrs researching the vege pod. The cost was pretty high for me so I saved and purchased a large pod in 2019 at a Melbourne flower and garden show. On receiving it one suppprt brace was missing and of the bolts weren't made properly, the grooves were missing. Last year when I emptied the pod one of the bases has a crack in it. It probably would have been better value to purchase a cheaper veggie bed from Aldis, the life span probably would have been more than 2.5 yrs.
I have since spoken with Simon and a replacement was sent.
Purchased in April 2019 for $500.
Unfortunately retailers like to take hard earned cash but don't deliver. If you had responded to my initial communication in a appreciative manner I wouldn't feel the need to warn others. Those retail...
Read moreers that appreciate my cash I tell them I appreciate their product and service face to face or on their website. I received an email from your office dated 25 Jan to say you were sending a replacement. I would have put this in my review had you decided to do this. I experienced a lot of discrepancies with my purchase of the pod. My review is my experience with you as a customer.Hi Rora
This has been escalated. Please contact one of the owners simon@vegepod.com.au. He said he will be happy to re-review all of this at your convenience and hope to come to a satisfactory conclusion.
Thanks for your feedback
Very dissapointing
This is my third growing season with the large vegepod, and I am getting close to taking it down to the tip. Plastic parts in the lid grow brittle with sunlight, and had to be replaced. The winter cover also tore and I ended up throwing it away.
First year productivity was OK. Afterwards I was careful to follow instructions and restore soil etc., but I have seen big declines in productivity since. I suspect the the pod is optimized for dry, hot weather and simply does not cope worse in a moist temperate environment - or at least is a step dow...
Read moren from the simpler, cheaper, and robust alternatives. Worst of all, the plants in the pod seem more bug prone than those in the rest of my garden - I'm now resorting to sprays and the like which I'd rather avoid. I wish I saved my money for a solid raised bed with cover.Purchased in August 2019.
Hello and thanks for your review to enable us to respond and indeed educate all.
As you noted productivity was high in first year and then declined, then something is clearly going on and we'd love to...
Frame connectors poor quality
I have owned the Vegepod for approximately 3.5 years. Whilst the overall design is good the vegecover frame connectors are made of poor quality material and is NOT durable. They started cracking into the 2nd year of use and is now most connectors are no longer usuable requiring replacement. I had it in a partially shaded area. I would have expected better quality given it's price.
Purchased in June 2018.
Hi Paul, After 4 years some of the older models have been known to crack and they are easily replaced. We have increased the UV stabiliser and thickness of those parts too. Please contact info@vegepod.com.au
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Great product
I am 76 years of age but l was not sure of one part when putting it together so rang and left a message no response from them so I studied the parts on their website and worked it out. It was very easy to put together by watching the videos after me doing all the base my son came and did the canopy and the stand which was great. Now to see with the veggies
Purchased in October 2021 at Sydney Wide Chiropractic.
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Great product with a couple of caveats
I've had a lot of success with my two large Vegepods over the four or five years I've had them. In general the putting together and construction are good and as a growing environment it is capable of great results. However I've also encountered some of the issues raised by other reviewers. In particular the size of the canopy. One was fine; the other quite tight. It went on but put some of the joints under stress. After a couple of seasons two of the joints gave up the ghost. Hence, the photo. So, canopies can on occasion be too small. One of t...
Read morehe sprinkler setups was supplied dodgy but I preferred not to use them as it can lead to mould growth on the cover mesh. As with most veg growing it is best to water in the morning. Always save money and weight by mixing in mostly perlite and some biochar. Unlike recommended by Vegepod it is not necessary to replace the growing medium every year. I get good results by revitalising and replacing the lost organic matter with compost, rock dust and pelletized chook manure once a year. One last tip: in really hot weather don't bother with shade cover you can buy from Vegepod for $45. Just throw over your shade cloth and peg it down.Purchased at Vegepod.
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Vegepods are seriously the best
I've never been able to grow lettace, EVER. In July 2021 I planted seeds - Australian yellow leaf lettace, spinach - this is September 3rd 2021. We have gotten SO much from this small vegepod - and its crisp, fresh. I recommend cutting the lettace 1 cm from the cob/end and you get so much from it. I cut and it grows. I have now got the winter cover on and its thriving even more then before. I LOVE them so much.
Purchased in July 2021.
Problematic
On principle the vege pod looks great. Upon receiving the boxes. Put the frame together found the watering hose missing and the tubes were sent within days great! I say only to find the netting did not fit. Requested replacement which was received but attempts to stretch the cover as advertised in the video was hopeless as it’s application required the strength of superman to fit it in the frame. At this stage there is a gape on two sides.
Not sure how other people get it together.
TS
Nsw
Purchased in May 2021 for $600.
Great customer service and great product
The Vegepod is everything that its suppliers claim, and my tomato plants love it. Nice quality product, and exceptional customer service. I had a small issue that was quickly resolved beyond my expectations - and that is a rarity these days. Keep it up Vegepod!
Purchased in April 2020.
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Veggie growing for the enthusiastic beginner
Ordered the large veggie pod cover and stand. Ordering was efficient, delivery was prompt and timed. Put the pod together today, please note our DIY skills are not the best. Pod was easy to assemble, all the parts are well made, fitted / connected well and were robust. Instructions were clear. Can’t wait to begin my veggie growing experience. Would recommend this product.
Purchased in May 2021.
- 3 reviews
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A great solution for having a bio garden at home!
We had a very good experience with Vegepod and it became the family's bio garden favourite! Once we had a minor issue wity one of the rod, but their professional customer service immediately solved it! Highly recommend it!
Purchased in September 2018.
- 4 reviews
What Excellent Service
We have had our large Vegipod for about three years and love it. We had a minor problem that we discussed last week with the WA representative at the Perth Garden Show. The problem was remedied immediately and cheerfully. What great service - a pity other companies don't follow their example. We have now bought the small Vegipod for our herbs.
Purchased at Perth Garden Festival.
Questions & Answers
My vegepod is not thriving
Tomato leaves turning yellow
Strawberries not fruiting
Spinach not growing
Any ideas?
Hi Anne, Sounds like a classic case of either not enough sun or not rich enough soil (or both!). Please also feel free to tap into the Vegepod Owners FB groupd (not run by us!) where over 10,000 podde...
Read morers are all helping and sharing. A lovely mob and great resource. Thanks and welcome to the family!I cant find a way to prevent build-up of large mats of very fine roots, no matter what I have grown in the soil. This has never happened in my regular garden so I would love to know why it does in the pod and how to deal with that, apart from a huge amount of energy to pull it all out and separate the roots from the soil
Hi Proodle,
Not quite sure what you mean as a difference to any other garden bed. Hopefully i can help with a little advice. All plants will build up roots in the soil directly beneath them for genera...
how much is the small size
hi pam
the base unit with canopy is $199.
stands are optional extras
thanks
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Details
Features:
- The Vegepod Raised Garden Bed Kits are contained, making it easy to control the growth and quality of your veggies away from the ground and pests.
- It’s self-watering - a wicking system waters the plants from below the bed, letting your greenery last weeks without needing to be watered.
- A protective polyethylene knitted mesh cover protects your crops from pests and UV, and also regulates temperature by letting water and air get through.
- An overflow hole helps prevent the flooding of soil, so you’re not left with over-watered plants.
- This kit comes in a small, medium, and large size.
Points of praise:
- A number of reviewers reported that the pod’s mesh cover effectively protected their plants from the elements, and particularly helped seedlings survive even in high winds.
- They also said that the kit was easy to put together, even for gardening and DIY novices.
- According to reviewers, the pod’s self-watering worked well, which made maintaining their gardens very low maintenance.
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thanks for taking the time to review rob and welcome to the family! let us know how you go once you get to the growing stage - prepare for the explosion! thanks