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This document discusses several options for alternative vegetable gardening using small-scale containers, including lay-flat bags that can be filled with soil or compost and cost around $0.74 each, Earthboxes that cost around $50 each, and homemade self-contained watering systems that can be made from plastic storage bins and cost around $20. It also discusses growing bags, hanging gardens using paint buckets or commercial planters costing around $10, and various vertical growing systems with commercial options starting at $319 or homemade versions using PVC pipes. Large scale container options presented include raised wooden beds for around $55, metal garden boxes costing $199-299, corner brackets for raised beds costing $19-25

Alternative Vegetable Gardening
Sydney Park Brown – UF Extension Specialist, Consumer Horticulture
Gulf Coast Research and Education Center ‐ Plant City    spbrown@ufl.edu

Small‐Scale Container Gardens ‐  Bags, Boxes, Vertical Systems, etc.

1. Lay‐flat Bags
Plastic  or cloth mesh bags are filled with
perlite, soil mix, or compost.

Perlite Grow Bag System
CropKing, Inc. (Cost: .74/each)
http://www.cropking.com/

Garden SoxxTM
http://www.gardensoxx.com
(Cost: $100 for 100’ of unfilled mesh;
$25 for 3’ filled with compost)

2. Earthbox
http://www.earthbox.com/
(Cost:  $50 each)

3. Home‐made Self‐Contained Watering System
http://www.wisefarmer.com/growbox/(Cost: ~$20 ‐ plastic storage bin(s) + soil, fertilizer and
a large garbage bag.)

4. Grow Bags: Plastic, mesh or felt bags.  Many types.  Some have handles; some come
pre‐filled with media.

5. Hanging Garden
             Home made ‐ Cost: 5 gallon plastic paint bucket or metal bucket + soil.
Commercially sold planters (Cost: ~$10 + soil)

6. Vertical Growing Systems ‐  Numerous commercial products available.

Verti‐Gro System ‐ http://vertigro.com/
Cost:  VGK‐16 = $319.00 delivered (other kits also available)

Additional vertical growing systems:  http://www.hydrostacker.com/ ,
http://www.futuregrowing.com/ and others.

Home‐made Vertical System
A vertical system constructed with one 8’  4x4 and
recycled 2 liter soda bottles.
See:  Building a Low‐Cost Vertical Soilless System for
Production of Small Vegetable and Fruit Crops1

   http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/hs1186

See also:  Minigardening (Growing Vegetables in Containers)
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/VH032

Large‐Scale Containers
1. Raised Wooden Bed
http://www.ahta.org/documents/AHTA_Raised_Bed_Instructions.pdf
(Cost:  ~$55.00

2. Easy Garden Box:   Steel and vinyl construction; Assembles
in minutes with no tools.  (Cost: 4x4 =$199; 4x8=$299).
http://www.easygardenbox.com/

3. Corner Brackets: For easy raised bed construction.
Many types/many sources. For example:
http://www.gardeners.com/
6” – 12” ($19 ‐ $25/pair)

4. Straw/Hay Bale Garden
http://www.nicholsgardennursery.com/strawbales.htm
Hay bales are used to
form the outside walls
of the raised bed and
then filled with soil.
(Cost: $6/bale + potting
soil)

Hydroponic Systems

1. Potato Box  ‐ This requires a storage container at least 10” deep,
perlite, liquid fertilizer, and certified seed potatoes or grocery
potatoes.  Other types of vegetables can be grown as well. See
website below for details on how to set up a potato box.
(Cost: ~$15; bin + perlite)
     http://duval.ifas.ufl.edu/documents/nleafmarchapril.09.pdf

2. Floating Gardens.  A sheet of 1 ½ ‐ 2” Styrofoam is floated on a
nutrient solution of liquid fertilizer and magnesium sulfate (Epsom
salts). Holes are drilled into the Styrofoam to hold cups. Vegetables
like lettuce, basil and others are grown in the cups with their roots
partially submerged in the nutrients. (Cost: Varies with container used.
4 x 8 wood frame version = ~$50).

See:  Building a Floating Hydroponic Garden http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/pdffiles/HS/HS18400.pdf
How to video:
http://vfd.ifas.ufl.edu/suwanneevalley/hydroponicgreenhouse/building_a_floating_hydroponic_garden.shtml

See also:  Grow Your Own Vegetables Without Soil http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/VH030

DISCLAIMER: Many other products exist. Mention of a company's name and/or /product is not
intended to be an endorsement or a preference over other products.

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The document provides planting instructions for using a Waterboxx planting device. It outlines 6 main steps: 1. Preparing the soil by digging holes and adding compost/fertilizer or just watering. 2. Assembling the Waterboxx by placing the wick, mid-plate, lid, and siphons. 3. Preparing plants by pruning roots to encourage deep growth. 4. Planting in holes aligned east-west within the Waterboxx hole. 5. Placing the assembled Waterboxx over the planted area. 6. Watering the plants and filling the Waterboxx for the first time.

Groasis Waterboxx Manual for Growing Vegetables in Arid Lands

This document provides instructions for growing vegetables using the Groasis Waterboxx system. It details recommendations for greenhouse design, soil preparation, planting methods, plant spacing, watering schedules, and pest and disease management. Proper installation and maintenance of the Waterboxx system is emphasized to ensure healthy plant growth and high crop yields. Close monitoring of climate conditions and plant needs is also advised.

Water Saving Measures of Using the Groasis Waterboxx in Organic Gardening in ...

The document is a report on the Groasis waterboxx, a device that aims to allow farming without irrigation. It provides an overview of the waterboxx's history and development, describes its components and how it works, reviews testing that has been done, and evaluates its suitability for organic farming. In the conclusion, the report recommends that the cooperative discussed in the document not use the waterboxx yet, as more data is still needed, but could consider conducting their own tests with support from their technical services.

Making a Week’s Worth of Rain Last the Whole Year

The document summarizes an invention called the Groasis that helps plants survive in arid climates by collecting and storing rainfall to provide steady watering to seedlings. It notes that most rainfall in deserts occurs within one week but is then unavailable, and that the Groasis uses evaporation-proof containers and wicking to deliver water to young plants over longer periods, allowing their roots to develop and access deeper groundwater reserves. Large-scale projects have used the Groasis in countries like Kenya to aid reforestation efforts and combat desertification.

Using the Groasis Waterboxx to Plant New Trees in Desert Regions

The document summarizes the work of the Sahara Roots Foundation in Morocco and their use of the Groasis Waterboxx to help plant trees and reduce desertification. The Sahara Roots Foundation was established to implement development projects to conserve the Moroccan Sahara through activities like tree planting, irrigation, education, and desert cleaning. They have started using the Groasis Waterboxx, an "intelligent water battery" developed by AquaPro, to improve the survival rate of newly planted trees. The Waterboxx produces and captures water through condensation and rain, allowing trees to be planted in dry areas like rocks and deserts with a 100% success rate.

Greening the World - Desert Restoration, Reduce CO2, Feed the People & Create...

Groasis Technology Compared to Drip Irrigation

Groasis Technology is compared to drip irrigation over a 50-year project for a 500-hectare tree plantation. Key financial indicators show that using Groasis Waterboxes results in a higher net present value (NPV) of €26.62 million compared to €21.15 million for drip irrigation, and a slightly higher internal rate of return (IRR) of 22.1% versus 23.4% for drip irrigation. Waterboxx also has a longer payback period of 7 years compared to 5 years for drip irrigation. The document provides assumptions and calculations for costs and revenues for both systems over the 50-year period.

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Groasis Waterboxx Technology Offers Possible Cure for the Deserts

A new technology called the Groasis Waterboxx shows promise for reclaiming desert landscapes and increasing plant survival rates. The simple device regulates temperature and moisture levels around young plants, allowing trees and crops to grow with little watering even in dry conditions. Initial trials in Africa found tree survival rates increased to 88% with the Waterboxx compared to only 10% without it. Researchers in Kenya are optimistic this technology could significantly reduce desertification and help transform the country's deserts into productive, economic areas through increased vegetation.

Austin Sustainable Neighborhoods uses Groasis Waterboxx to Successfully Plant...

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The document summarizes an experiment using Groasis Waterboxx devices to establish tree seedlings at nine bus stops in North Central Austin. It provides updates on the condition of the trees over time, noting that as of late August all trees remained alive with varying health. Challenges included heat waves, lack of rain, and competition between trees and grass. The Waterboxx devices appeared to successfully provide water through condensation.

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