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was hoping for better veggies!
Set up my vegepod at my cabin in southwest British Columbia. Didn't need the irrigation line as we get lots!!! of rain.. Herbs grew really well but alas the slugs managed to find their way in and ate my cabbages which initially looked great. Tried some cherry tomatoes but the 2 plants outgrew the large size container.
Nest year will wrap some copper around the legs so the slugs won't climb up and in and will stick to small growing veggies and herbs.. Even though it wasn't a great success it was still fun trying
Purchased in October 2019.
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LeahbelSydney, NSW
- 2 reviews
LOVE THE CONCEPT BUT THERE ARE A FEW FLAWS
Was very excited when I found the Vegepod. Received it quite quickly and started to put it together only to discover that one of the corner struts was bent on the trolley with wheels. customer service was great and they sent out a replacement straight away. Then it was time to put the actual pod together where again I found there was a piece missing. Luckily I found a similar piece at Bunnings because Vegepod never did send out the missing piece, even though they said they would. Now after three weeks I see the wheel area connections are now r...Read more
usting. It’s such a great idea and my Vegas are growing but a few simple things could make this really good. For the cost of it - it’s not cheap I’m disappointed. Was going to buy another medium sized and small Vegepod but don’t think I will if things start to rust after only 3 weeks. DisappointingPurchased in July 2020 for A$600.00.
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Deborah H.Perth, WA
- 3 reviews
- 2 likes
Disappointed, bugs still eating my plants
I saw an ad for the vegepod where it made claims about pest free growing with the cover, so I invested over $500 to get the large one with the stand. It was a bit of a nightmare to assemble the base as it did not line up but finally got it. Bought quality soil and put my plants in. The plants are growing okay, not any better than the ones that I have in raised garden beds, but was horrified to find that something is eating the plants.
The cover has been on the whole time, apart from the few minutes where I water the plants. The clamps us...Read more
Purchased in February 2020 at TVSN (TV Shopping Network) for A$538.80.
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Wary ConsumerSouth East Queensland, QLD
- 32 reviews
- 44 likes
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Limited life of some components, flawed design
I purchased a large vegepod with a cover from a Mitre 10 store in February 2016. I closely followed recommendations to raise it (using besser blocks and sleepers), and a mixture to fill it with. Vegepod staff were very courteous and helpful with this (and a missing parts issue).
However plants did not thrive: the perlite in the mix and in the water catchment attracted mould, the use of overhead irrigation encouraged fungal diseases and weed growth in my SE Qld location, and it attracted large numbers of bush cockroaches which I have since learn...Read more
Purchased in February 2016 at Mitre 10 for A$349.00.
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Simon H.Vegepod
Hi Wary,
Thanks for the courteous and well explained review and giving the opportunity for us to educate all.
Yes, the model five years ago had stainless bolts which eventuated being “not so stainles... Read more
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Matthew S.Katamatite
- 12 reviews
- 14 likes
Okay product. Quality control needs improvement. Not good in windy areas.
Hello I purchased a Medium Vegepod with cover and stand off TVSN and I have some problems. The sprays leak and one is fitted off centre so not all areas of the pod receive water. The other issue is the cover blows off when wind reaches 19 Kilometres per hour. The lid also blows off whilst hinged open when tending to the unit with only minimal wind. Fortunately the hose prevents the lid from blowing away completely. TVSN also shipped to wrong address.
Purchased in February 2019 for A$400.00.
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Simon H.Vegepod
Hi Matthew, Thanks for the review and providing us the opportunity to explain.
The sprays should not leak. Did you contact the office? They will provide spares if required. The sprays on any angle d... Read more
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Good concept but product quality seems very poor
I excitedly bought my Vegepod last year along with the stand for my tiny courtyard. Having grown up in the self assembly era I am no stranger to flat packs but this took it to a whole new level because the quality of the parts didnt fit easily together and there were too many of them. Once I eventually got it together it was out of square (and still is), the legs are not overly sturdy and the rust has already stained my tiles.
The cover on top has been effective in keeping the bugs off but the irrigation system has leaked since day 1 so I have...Read more
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Growing betterBrisbane
Okay but does have a few problems, already showing signs of rust
I started using my pod less than 2 months ago. In the lid section there are already rust stains at the base of the vertical poles where they meet the cross bars. I only noticed this when the lid was turned upside down when the retraining cord came undone, and the rusty water flowed out through the plastic joining pieces.
I've pushed the retaining clips firmly into place but the lid does come off ift you open it up and the string comes undone. Not sure how it will perform in high winds but I think I will probably have to tie down the lid as t...Read more
here are only two clips at the front, four would be better. I find the sprinkler system is patchy and no longer use it - some areas receive no water at all, whereas one of the nozzles is far too forceful and causes water to pond, this causes patchy seed germination. Be prepared for some strong pongs and loads of small flies if you add the amount of cow manure the instructions recommend. I have the large pod and stand and find the growing surface area to be very good, the plants that are growing, grow well and I'm delighted with their progress - already eating radishes and lettuce. You need a strong surface to stand it on as it is very heavy when full.1 comment
Simon H.Vegepod
Gday Growing Better, Thanks for the review and the opportunity to respond.
You must have one of the older frames. They have been changed to stainless steel in more recent times. They shouldn’t break ... Read more
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AnnaSouth East Queensland, QLD
- 3 reviews
Finally put together the trolley.
The instructions are terrible. Had to download the pdf so I could make out the individual items. I returned it to the supplier and received a replacement. Rang the company and by trial and YouTube got it together. 2 issues I had were the nuts (27 instead of 28) and 1 of the angle trolley supports had a lip on the inside castor hole that made it difficult to feed the bolt through. Used tthe allen key to help it lock into place. I persisted and won. Hopefully won't have the same problem with the vegepod unit.
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Simon H.Vegepod
G'day Anna, Thanks for the feedback, albeit just on the trolley stands and not the pod or the fun growing part yet! Look forward to hearing your growing results.
The paper instructions have indeed ... Read more
Thank you for replyinf to my review. Putting together the vegepod was a breath of fresh air compared to the trolley. Used the YouTube vids to help. Had it completed in less than an hour. Looking forw... Read more
ard to the growing part. I will be telling others about it. Will be starting my garden once I work out what I want to plant.I have an ant problem and bought the Vegepod so I could grow veggies without finding my plants got at. Went away for a week and came home to find the veggies happy and healthy. I tell everyone about t... Read more
he Vegepod. Need to get another one so I can grow more!Similar opinion? Write a review on ProductReview.com.au!
MicheleSydney
Challenges.
As someone who rents, I love the concept of the vegepod. I have the large version with two tables to support it.
My concerns are:
1. Canopy flies every time there is any wind
2. The spray system does reach the outer regions of the pod and plants that I located in order to climb up the arch have died. Adjusting the spray seems quite simple - change the location of the holes so it is more far reaching.
3. The clips for the arch do not seem to hold it securely & it keeps popping out.
4. I tried to call customer service to register my concern...Read more
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Simon H.Vegepod
G'day Michele, Thanks for the review, we love all the feedback.
1. The canopy should definitely not move whenever there is wind. That is exactly what the hinge clips are made for. Do you have the lip... Read more
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M Adams
- 4 reviews
Not What I Expected
I found it hard to put together. Really is a two man job.
The hood kept coming off the base whenever I opened it and had to be slotted back in - very annoying
Hard to grow a combination ofl vegetables - especially a combination of tall and short as the only place tall ones can grow is in the middle otherwise the plant is squashed by the shape of the hood
The sprayer inside the hood kept coming away from the hose so I had to water by hand which meant lifting the lid which meant reattaching the lid as it kept detaching itself.
I ended up n...Read more
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Simon H.Vegepod
G'day M Adams, sounds like you had rough run. Not typical and probably could have done with some advice along the way methinks. Did you try getting in touch with our mob?
We have an assembly video onl... Read more
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MannySydney, NSW
- 3 reviews
- 2 likes
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Great...but
We have two small ones and they are great, have grown all sorts of veggies and herbs successfully. However, there are two 'faults'. The product is presented as being pest free but this isn't the case as small insects get in easily through the gap between the canopy and pod itself. I've since put in sticky yellow insect catchers which does work but it is a real pain having to constantly change them as they fill up quickly with dead insects. So, a long way from being pest free. The other issue is that the ends of the canopy frames are rusting, not a good look. It isn't the nuts and bolts as they are plastic.
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Simon H.Vegepod
G'day Manny, thanks for the review and allowing us to provide comments for everyone to see. There is a tiny 2mm gap between between canopy base and wall once hinged down but we wouldn't say that it le... Read more
t's pests in "easily". It will indeed keep the vast majority of pests out such as big ones like possums and birds and also the majority of the most destructive small ones such as cabbage moth, white butterfly and slugs/snails. The only pests really small enough that can get in are aphids. Some small insects getting in are good for pollination and not really pests unless destroying plants. Re the poles we have since changed them to gal steel. Although the slight rusting in the ends of the old ones where the powder coat flaked inside connectors doesn't typically ruin the integrity of the poles, the discolouration if for nothing else was worth changing them hence we did. If you would like some replacement poles just email us!According to our local nursery, when we took some examples to them, one of the bugs that gets into our pods are cabbage moths.
I will take the replacement poles if they are no charge, thanks
Simon H.Vegepod
G'day manny, In that case you have brought the cabbage moth in with your seedlings. The gap is too small for them to enter as adults I assure you 100percent. Nurseries do not protect heir seedlings li... Read more
ke our canopies do (unless they are spraying in the nursery which quite a lot do without telling people). Anyway, to ensure no cabbage moth or white butterfly are born into your pod you should run your fingers over the leaves both sides so as to clean off any eggs. They can be size of pinhead yellow cylinders and not in clusters so hard to see. Spend ten mins with them and run over leaf first!Similar opinion? Write a review on ProductReview.com.au!
bolts rusting on legs
When I saw Vegepod's in Elsternwick and on TV thought best item i had seen and purchased a few. They are fiddly to put together. The plants with good soil premium works well. The disappointment in first ones is that the leg bolts have rusted and will need to be replaced and Vegepod should supply with recall....
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Simon H.Vegepod
G'day Jim! I remember dealing with you and hope you're all good. I recall seeing the pics of the set up and you had some issues with putting the canopy over etc. We have since put up assembly videos ... Read more
step by step to help overcome any issues some may face. Re. The bolts, it was quite a long time ago and we have since changed the leg bolts to stainless steel. Just send us an email to info@vegepod.com.au asking for replacement bolts for however many size stands you have - no drama! Happy growingSimilar opinion? Write a review on ProductReview.com.au!
Novice gardener
I had a lot of trouble putting it together. The mesh is so tight the frame is a bit bent. I have not been able to secure the lid on properly as the little plastic clips wont stay in the bottom bit. So the lid just sits on top and gets blown off in the wind. I love the idea of the VegePod, have had 1 good crop of leaves and herbs. Its like I need an expert assembler to check mine out so then it will be more user friendly. I bought it when I saw the product on Shark Tank plus as an Avalonian I was keen to support a local business
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Simon H.Vegepod
G'day Lesley, thanks for the review and allowing us to cover off some points enmasse. Glad to hear you have had good crops too.
Usually if the mesh is super tight this means the poles weren't forced a... Read more
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chooky82
- 11 reviews
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The Good and Bad
I've had my large vegepod for almost 12mths.
PROs: grows great veggies! Mostly keeps out the bugs.
CONs: difficult to put together. They supply PLASTIC BOLTS!? Yes, ridiculous when you consider the weight it's holding and the price you pay. 4 bolts snapped as we put it together and had to buy ones from bunnings. They didn't supply any extras in the box. The irrigation pipe end plug has also fallen off multiple times. Plastic clamps they supply are also a bad idea. We replaced with metal ones and problem solved. The clips for the hood are...Read more
also plastic. They fall off (slide out of the base) frequently which is annoying and haven't found a solution yet. You can't really glue them in and I can't find any sort of replacement. Mine has also rusted quite bad leaving the white looking not so great. In summary I still love the vegepod. But if they could make the changes and supply better fittings the quality would be so much better. Small changes but a big difference. I've wanted to buy another but haven't yet purchased another for those reasons.3 comments
Simon H.Vegepod
G'day Chooky82, thanks for the review and giving us the opportunity to update all enmasse.
For the bolts this was actually done with purpose. It's possibly only the polypropylene bolts out there in t... Read more
Hello, thanks for replying. Im really glad to hear of the changes! like i said those were the things holding me back from buying another. To be honest i cant remember how we slid the bolts in now, it ... Read more
was so long ago. Ill shoot you an email tomorrow with some pictures. Thanks againHappy update: I got in touch with vegepod who have been so helpful. Really good customer service!
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BettinaSydney
- Verified purchase
Good but could be stronger
Veges are growing! So this is great. The hinge pieces keep sliding out though, so my cover often gets detached and a couple of the plastic hose clamps have broken and had to be replaced. If these small things could be fixed it would be perfect!
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Simon H.Vegepod
G'day Bettina,
Not sure how old your pod is but the last two years we had changed th hinge clips to have lips on their edge so you can click them into place over the edge of the wall to stop Jen worki... Read more
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Mix of good with the bad
Initially I was very pleased with my two large vegepods. After 6 months I found the irrigation started to deteriorate. The round clips which secure the pipe became brittle and snapped off. I have irrigated my garden with pope irrigation equipment and I have never had a problem using these clips in the past. I can only assume that the clips used with the vegepod are an inferior comparison. I also found that for vegetables which require bee pollination, there was a reduced yield of produce due to the cover restricting access for bee pollination.
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Simon H.Vegepod
G'day Kate,
Glad to hear your overall pleased. And thanks for the other feedback and giving us the opportunity to tell all about the answers to those.
1) We have since changed the hose clamps. They ar... Read more
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Difficult to put together but love the lid
I bought the small one. Bolts missing but still managed- had to get son to help as one predrilled hole didn't line up. Took me about 5 hours to bash it all together. Love the lid - take that pesky possums! However. 6 months later the connectors that hold the lid down fall off every time I open it. Produced some fabulous lettuce. Basil and tomatoes- now trying some spinach and kale . Would I buy another one? No- a cover for my usual pots would be just as effective I think. Have you considered selling "lids" for standard pots?
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Simon H.Vegepod
Gday YoungB, Thanks for the feedback and opportunity to respond. Glad you had growing success and we have some good news on the hinge clips. Not sure how old your pod is but we have hingle clips w... Read more
ith lips on the edge to pop over the side walls to keep in place. Send me an email and I;ll post you some for free simon@vegepod.com.au. Sorry about the incorrect pre-drilled hole, this happens very rarely. We will send those out free of charge too for those not handy like your son. Remember your usual pots won't have wicking beds or the same amount of growing medium or an irrigation mister. Happy to solve your clips so hopefully you'll keep loving it all! :) Cheers SimonSimilar opinion? Write a review on ProductReview.com.au!
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I was wondering how often the potting, compost mix needs to be changed or topped up. Mine has been growing greens for about 6 months. Everything was fine however, my last lot of rocket seeds didn't do so well, they look very scraggly and now they are being attacked by some type of minute insect. There are, what looks like, heaps of eggs on the bottom of the leaves and some minute insect that is crawling over the leaves. The leaves also feel a bit sticky. As I said, have been growing greens but was thinking of trying radishes in the hope of adding some nitrogen or ? to the mix to help it. Should I refresh the soil first? Any ideas?
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Simon H.Vegepod
Hi Deborah,
Thanks for giving us an opportunity to clarify things. Let's go through point by point. Did you ever contact our customer service to discuss btw?... Read more
1) We do say that it stops the vast majority of pests and this is 100% true. As you allude to, pests can be brought in by soil for example (irrespective of their graded quality), the tiniest of aphids (size of pinheads) are going to get through any mesh (even Vegepod's super fine grade) etc, and some can even slip under the canopy between the wall and canopy but there are ways to avoid that. There are great FAQs around this on our website too. 2) Unsure as to why you had problems lining up the base and it "being a nightmare" for you. A strong emotive word there so clearly frustrated and we are sorry to hear that. This is highly unusual and indeed contrasts greatly to our typical rave reviews saying how clever it is without requiring any tools (please see on here and on the Vegepod Owners FB page - not run by us mind you) and how the instructions are very clear. We do have assembly videos on our site too which makes things fail-proof. Perhaps you did not go to those? If you'd like to expand on those initial troubles we will review it with you. Thanks. 3) You are clearly frustrated by pests which we can help with. Remember "just putting netting over normal beds" not going to get you like for like as you infer. We trust you will get to notice and appreciate all the features and benefits as you delve deeper into the actual gardening use of it (eg: the microclimate, the hinging, the self-watering wicking wells, the irrigation misters, the no weeding, the no harsh elements, the raising of the bed, the anti-flooding overflows, the food safety, the portability, the durability etc etc). Please call us in future and we can talk you through it all Deb. Have a great growing season and we look forward to hearing from you soon.