We're offering you a Original Veggie Bed Chrome - 1 or 2 for £76.99, saving you up to 23% off Thompson and Morgan's's price of £99.99 (correct as of 05.02.2026).

Vintage-inspired design

Grow Abundant Vegetables, Herbs & Flowers with Classic Style

Bring a touch of vintage charm to your garden with the Original Veggie Bed Chrome. Inspired by the iconic ‘Dig for Victory’ campaign of the 1940s, this raised steel planter is designed for gardeners who want both function and character. Whether you’re planting crisp lettuces, fragrant herbs, colourful annuals, or alpine displays, this modular bed adapts to your space and planting ambitions.

Clever Modular Design for Flexible Planting

Enjoy true versatility with a 6-in-1 layout—assemble your bed as a large rectangle (152cm x 61cm), small square (61cm x 61cm), medium rectangle (122cm x 61cm), or other configurations to fit any plot. Each shape offers generous compost capacity (from approx. 100L up to 400L), supporting robust root systems for healthy crops.

• Material: Durable Zincalume® steel with sage-green Colourbond coating resists rust and weathering.
• Height: The 40cm raised design reduces bending—making sowing, weeding, and harvesting more comfortable.
• Assembly: Flat-pack kit includes all fixings and a handy tool—set up in under 30 minutes.
• Protective Trim: Plastic safety edging covers the top rim for a neat finish.
• Soil & Drainage: Best installed on level ground with a base layer of 10–20mm gravel for excellent drainage and protection.

Cultivation & Care Tips

• Sow Direct or Transplant: Fill with a rich compost blend suited to your chosen plants—vegetables thrive in nutrient-rich soil; herbs prefer free-draining mixes; flowers benefit from tailored blends.
• Irrigation: Raised beds drain quickly—check moisture regularly during dry spells.
• Cropping Advice: Rotate crops each season to maintain soil health. Add organic matter annually for best results.
• Seasonal Prep: Clear spent plants at season’s end and top up compost before replanting.

Create Your Ideal Kitchen Garden

Pair this bed with companion plants that share similar needs—try leafy greens alongside radishes or marigolds to attract pollinators. Its modular format fits perfectly into urban patios or larger allotments.

FAQs

• When is the best time to set up and plant in the Veggie Bed?
  The best time is early spring after the last frost. You can also set it up in autumn to prepare soil ahead of next season.
• What plants grow well in this raised bed?
  This bed suits most vegetables (lettuce, carrots, beans), culinary herbs (parsley, basil), annual flowers, and alpines that appreciate good drainage.
• How do I maintain my Veggie Bed through the year?
  Add fresh compost each season, rotate crops annually, water regularly in dry weather, and check edging for secure fit.