“Disapointed overall.
Purchased 17.12.2023
Reviewed 30.01.2024
1/ The size is great and the idea is a good one however the irrigation doesn't cover the full range of the soil and the canopy lets SO many bugs in, it seems rather useless. Within a weeks of my seeds sprouting, the pod is inundated with snails and white bugs eating up all my leaves. The only thing the standard cover protects is the bugs from the birds.
I also purchased the hothouse cover and tried this instead of the breathable standard cover and it didn't deter pests at all. There is a uniform gap around the bottom of the cover that allows small critters in.
2/ For the cost charged for the set-up, I was bitterly disappointed in the amount of self-building that was required. Not to mention the instructions have been written by someone whom is likely familiar with the structural components and not the ''average'' person looking for an informative step-by-step process. When you spend this amount of money, you shouldn't get black and white images with ill-definition and also be required to watch you-tube videos.
3/ The self-watering technology may work for established plants however it fails to assist whilst plants are young. There is also no way of emptying the reservoirs once they are full. I followed the instructions in regards to setting up timers for watering and within the first week the reservoirs are full and continuously leak from two points (NOTE: I have reset my timer to 2 x 1 minute mists a day and this has not improved the leaking). As I have the pod on my deck, I now need to sit containers under these points to capture the overflow so the deck doesn't rot, these containers need to be emptied once a day.
Overall the idea of this concept is a good one, however the execution leaves alot to be desired and I believe my old standard self built raised garden bed saved a lot of money and a hell of a lot of time.”
“Very happy with our medium starter pack with trolley. Deliver was quick and well packed. Assembly was easy, especially with the detailed You Tube clips. I added two worm farms, so we are using kitchen waste plus fresh vegies every day. Attached photo is after 3 weeks (planted small seedlings)”
“We planted a mixture of vegetables at Christmas time and already need to transplant some varieties as they have progressed so well.Also the birds, rats and possums can’t get to the plants.
We love it.
Graham”
“Have not as yet received my fourth package ofVegepod booster and seeds after almost a month since ordering and a promise to send a replacement pack one week ago.”
“I'm very pleased so far with the 2 Vegepods I have, one with established plants and the other with seeds.
Knowing that pests are excluded, the growing medium feeds and waters them and also they are at a good height off the ground to work with are all bonuses. I'm glad I chose the trolley with wheels so I can move them to gain more sunshine if needed as well as move them under cover during really rainy days.”
“Easy to assemble, but we did replace the sprayers as it wasn't spreading enough. Looks neat and tidy, easy to maintain. Already getting flowers on my tomatoes, basil is going great along with baby spinach, capsicum and lettuce.”
