Raised Bed Waist High Concept/Protype

John3 · April 21, 2012

I came across this video while researching something else. I think he said it cost around $10.00 to build. And it looks nice.

Chapinz8 · April 21, 2012

I've often thought about that. But, he's gona need to keep that ladder in the background handy to pick his tomatoes. Also, I'd like to have some of that sturdy oak that won't rot. I guess the black plastic helps in that regard. Very resourceful though and it appears to be a very strong setup.

John3 · April 21, 2012

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Originally Posted by Chapinz8

Also, I'd like to have some of that sturdy oak that won't rot.

That did bring a light laugh when I heard it.

Worth1 · April 21, 2012

Not all oaks are the same some rot faster than others.
The USS Constitutions frame and hull was partially made from Live Oak.
A total of 60 acres of trees where needed to construct her.
The hull was 21 inch thick Live oak cut from Georgia.
Paul Revere forged the copper bolts and breasthooks.

Worth

ContainerTed · April 21, 2012

I agree with the comment about needing a step ladder to harvest tomatoes and possibly some other veggies.

What did occur to me was that the pallets used on the sides for the height supports could be cut in half and a piece of 2x4 added where needed to make the whole thing about half as high. This would accomodate the climbing stuff better and make harvesting easier.

At my age, I just don't want to be shoveling dirt 4 feet up into the air to fill one of those things.

I should think that peppers might benefit from the higher soil temps this kind of setup would provide. I also think the "black plastic" liner would need some holes to allow for rain water to drain out. Otherwise, this thing could be a soggy mold maker.

Chapinz8 · April 21, 2012

I hope you didn't know that off the top of your head.

We've got a live oak in Charleston called the Angel Oak which was around when that ship was built. Lots of controversy concerning an apartment complex being built around it. Here's a link to a guy about 6 feet standing beside it.

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedi...Tree_in_SC.jpg

Worth1 · April 21, 2012

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Originally Posted by Chapinz8

I hope you didn't know that off the top of your head.

We've got a live oak in Charleston called the Angel Oak which was around when that ship was built. Lots of controversy concerning an apartment complex being built around it. Here's a link to a guy about 6 feet standing beside it.

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedi...Tree_in_SC.jpg

The only thing I didn't know was how many acres of trees it took and where the wood came from.

One of the reasons England came here was for the trees to build ships, they were in an arms race.

Worth

April 21, 2012	#1
John3 Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Alabama 7.5 or 8 depends on who you ask Posts: 727	Raised Bed Waist High Concept/Protype I came across this video while researching something else. I think he said it cost around $10.00 to build. And it looks nice.

April 21, 2012	#5
ContainerTed Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: 6a - NE Tennessee Posts: 4,538	I agree with the comment about needing a step ladder to harvest tomatoes and possibly some other veggies. What did occur to me was that the pallets used on the sides for the height supports could be cut in half and a piece of 2x4 added where needed to make the whole thing about half as high. This would accomodate the climbing stuff better and make harvesting easier. At my age, I just don't want to be shoveling dirt 4 feet up into the air to fill one of those things. I should think that peppers might benefit from the higher soil temps this kind of setup would provide. I also think the "black plastic" liner would need some holes to allow for rain water to drain out. Otherwise, this thing could be a soggy mold maker. __________________ Ted ________________________ Owner & Sole Operator Of The Muddy Bucket Farm and Tomato Ranch

April 21, 2012	#2
Chapinz8 Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Chapin, SC Posts: 140	I've often thought about that. But, he's gona need to keep that ladder in the background handy to pick his tomatoes. Also, I'd like to have some of that sturdy oak that won't rot. I guess the black plastic helps in that regard. Very resourceful though and it appears to be a very strong setup.

April 21, 2012	#4
Worth1 Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Den of Drunken Fools Posts: 38,539	Not all oaks are the same some rot faster than others. The USS Constitutions frame and hull was partially made from Live Oak. A total of 60 acres of trees where needed to construct her. The hull was 21 inch thick Live oak cut from Georgia. Paul Revere forged the copper bolts and breasthooks. Worth