Maxi Manger Trough Planters from Harrod Horticultural New

Getting the most from these Maxi Manger Trough Planters isn't difficult and even though quality raised beds and planters are - pardon the pun - a huge growth area as gardeners realise the benefits of growing their own vegetables, fruit, salad and herbs in waist height comfort with little or no maintenance and free from certain pests, we're still rather pleased with the stylish Maxi Manger Plant trough we've both researched and designed.

Standing 79cm off the ground, 83cm wide and available in 3 lengths (4ft/1.2m, 6ft/1.8m & 8ft/2.4m - image shows 4ft trough planter) these wooden troughs provide growing options that single level raised beds can't dream of offering. Plant your salads and shallow rooting crops round the perimeter of the vegetable trough and let the plants (including carrots and parsnips) which require extra depth really stretch their legs in the centre, where 45cm of soil is available.

Manufactured from Scandinavian softwood sourced from sustainably managed forests, the planed timber used in the planters is 2cm thick and has been pressure treated using a safe preserve. The timber is kiln dried and selected to a structural standard to ensure high quality

These stylish wooden planters are also proving popular as flower troughs, ideal for creating a stunning floral display in your garden, perfect on the patio for a splash of summer colour. 

Carrying a 3 year structural guarantee, you can be sure the Maxi Manger Raised Planter won't let you down and your patio will be grateful for the thick, fitted, non-woven polypropylene fabric liner which aids water retention, contains fine sand and compost and helps prevent leaching.

We've also added a smaller version of the Maxi Manger Trough Planter - the Mini Manger which is also available in 3 lengths and are ideal for the patio or courtyard.

And you can turn your Maxi Manger Raised Planter into the ultimate patio vegetable growing system with the new Hoops and Cover Kits - designed exclusively for all lengths of Maxi Manger!

• Manger Raised Planter manufactured from 2cm thick planed timber
• Made from Scandinavian softwood sourced from sustainably managed forests.
• Timber is kiln dried and selected to a structural standard to ensure high quality 
• Stands 79cm High
• Measures 83cm wide
• Available in 3 sizes - 4ft/1.2m, 6ft/1.8m and 8ft/2.4m - image shows 4ft trough planter
• Timber is high pressure treated with a safe preserve following consultation with Garden Organic
• Provides a hefty 45cm growing depth in the centre
• Strengthened with internal supports and leg braces
• 3 year structural guarantee
• This product is supplied as a kit for self assembly
• Comes complete with thick, fitted, non-woven polypropylene fabric liner specially tailored for the bed
• Ideal for both shallow and deep rooting vegetables
• Enables you to work at a comfortable height
• Thwarts some ground-dwelling pests
• For the ultimate in crop protection try our new Hoops and Cover Kits
• Liner helps prevent residue leaching onto patio or courtyard and protects timber even further
• Opens up growing options on patios, balconies and terraces and in courtyards
• Ideal for town or city gardens with limited space
• Allows gardeners with back problems to carry on growing
• Supplied with full assembly instructions
• Recommended two person assembly
• We strongly recommend the use of an electric screwdriver with a clutch for assembly and a Pozidrive (PZ2) screwdriver or screw bit to make assembly of the Manger Raised Planter much quicker and easier
• Mini Manger Trough Planter & Micro Manger Trough Planter also available
• Replacement Liners are also available separately

How Much Compost?
When working out the amount of compost required to fill your Maxi Manger Raised Planter, use the following simple guide - each 60cm (2ft) length requires approx 120 litres of material. Don't forget to add plenty of organic matter to improve both soil structure and water retention!