Choose your own crate adventure
PRODUCT DETAILS
We provide a number of options, from Veggie Crate only, to DIY packs (with all the ingredients to set it up yourself) or the Little Veggie Patch Co team can come and install and plant out on your behalf. We also offer ‘self watering’ wicking crate options for those that may struggle to find the time to water themselves, or simply want to make the growing process easier.
All veggie crate options can come with castors - given your space is hard and smooth - making them mobile, as well as netting that will keep out a number of seasonal pests.
The care we take to line and reinforce these crates is the key to their longevity and you can expect more than 10 years of loyal service from your Veggie Crate.
SIZES
Full Crate
Our full sized veggie crates are made from FSC approved, non-treated, 25mm a-grade pine. Measuring 1.16m by 1.16m (0.73m in height), they provide approximately 1.3m2 of growing space - with 30cm planting depth - giving plenty of opportunity to grow and harvest your own vegetables and herbs.
Half Crate
Our half sized veggie crates are made from FSC approved, non-treated, 25mm a-grade pine. Measuring 1.16m by 0.58m (0.73m in height), they provide approximately 0.7m3 of growing space - with 30cm of planting depth - and are designed to give meaningful growing real estate in even smaller spaces. Perfectly suited to balconies, courtyards and narrow passage ways, where a larger veggie crate just isn’t possible.
OPTIONS
Crate only
Lined crate that is fitted with a false bottom, reducing the amount of soil required and preventing the rotting of the base of the crate. The standard false bottom allows for 30cms of soil depth - ideal for all vegetables - however this depth can be customised to suit fruit tree planting if required.
DIY Pack
Veggie Crate, fitted with a false bottom, plus our own special recipe to fill it up yourself! It includes organic compost, potting mix, cow manure, worm castings + more earthy goodness. The DIY option comes with a 10% discount on multiple crate orders.
Ready to Plant
Veggie Crate filled up onsite using our own special & organic recipe by The Little Veggie Patch Co team. The ready to plant option comes with a 10% discount on multiple crate orders.
Planted
Veggie Crate filled up onsite using our own special & organic recipe, and then planted out with your choice of seasonal seeds and seedlings by The Little Veggie Patch Co team. The planted option comes with a 10% discount on multiple crate orders.
Wicking Crate Only
A "self-watering" wicking crate that comes fitted with a food-safe rubber pond-liner, wicking fabric and the inflow/overflow valves. Does not include scoria or organic soil medium.
More info on how our wicking beds work here
Wicking DIY Pack
A "self watering" wicking crate that comes fitted with a food-safe rubber pond-liner, wicking fabric and the inflow/overflow valves, plus our own special & organic recipe to fill it up; including organic compost, potting mix, cow manure, worm castings, perlite & scoria. The DIY option comes with a 10% discount on multiple crate orders.
More info on how our wicking beds work here
Wicking Ready to Plant
A "self-watering" wicking crate, lined with a food-safe rubber pond liner, and filled up with scoria and our own special & organic soil recipe by The Little Veggie Patch Co team. The ready to plant option comes with a 10% discount on multiple crate orders.
More info on how our wicking beds work here
Wicking Planted
A "self-watering" wicking crate, lined with a food-safe rubber pond liner, filled up with scoria and our own special & organic soil recipe and then planted out with seasonal seeds/seedlings by The Little Veggie Patch Co team. The planted option comes with a 10% discount on multiple crate orders.
More info on how our wicking beds work here
ADD ONS
Castors
4 x 250kg heavy-duty swivel castors, 2 with brake lock.
Netting
Netting is installed as part of our installation options (ready to plant + planted), otherwise it comes as a DIY kit that includes:
- 2 x 4m lengths of frame piping
- 8 u-brackets
- fine-mesh, animal friendly, insect net
- screws
SHIPPING & RETURNS
Returns Policy
You can choose between a refund, exchange or credit when goods are faulty, have been wrongly described, are different to the product purchased on the website or don’t perform as advertised. Please read all product descriptions and choose carefully as we do not normally give refunds if you change your mind or make a wrong decision when ordering. But we are humans, so of course we will consider any request on its merit.
Shipping
As a guide only, express orders are dispatched within 1-2 business days, while standard orders are dispatched within 2-3 business days from placing an order. In the event that an item is not available we will notify you – via email, text or phone call – to arrange an agreeable alternative or a full refund. Veggie crate orders are typically fulfilled within 7-10 days, however it is best to check before you purchase.
We send seed packet only orders under $50 via Australia Post envelope post, so we recommend choosing express postage if you are in a hurry. For all seed packet only orders $50 or over, there is free express shipping.