Description

The Potato Planter is a unique solution for those who love to grow their own potatoes. It is designed to make the process of planting and harvesting potatoes more convenient, efficient, and enjoyable. Unlike the traditional plastic potato tub, this planter is functional and visually appealing, thanks to its wooden construction that blends in with any outdoor setting.

The wooden potato planter offers an eco-friendly alternative to plastic planters. It has a capacity of 211 litres of soil, providing ample space for planting a good crop of potatoes. Its spacious design lets you plant several potato varieties and enjoy a bountiful harvest.

Gardening enthusiasts will appreciate the simplicity of using this Potato Planter. It is user-friendly and requires minimal maintenance, allowing you to focus on planting and harvesting. The wooden planter is also sturdy and durable, ensuring your potato crop is secure and protected throughout growth.

Features:

Guarantee - 15-year anti-rot

Framing finish - Smooth planed timbers

Planter capacity - Approx 211L

Treatment - pressure treated for longevity

Bearers - pressure treated

Delivered flat-packed for easy construction

Make the Most of Your Potato Planter:

A potato planter is a versatile and convenient gardening tool you can use in various settings. Whether you have an allotment, a balcony, a patio, or a backyard, a wooden potato planter can be an excellent addition to your gardening arsenal.  Allotments are great places to use a potato planter. They provide a dedicated space for growing potatoes, and the planter allows you to maximise your available space. Potato planters are also great for allotments because they can be moved around easily, allowing you to adjust the position of your potato plants according to the amount of sunlight they receive.

If you have a balcony or a small patio, a potato planter can be a great way to grow your potatoes without wasting too much space. The planter can be placed in a corner or against a wall, making it an excellent option for small gardens. You can also use the potato planter to add some greenery to your balcony or patio, as the wooden design looks attractive and natural. For those with larger outdoor spaces, a timber potato planter can create a dedicated growing area for your spuds. Alternatively, you can place it alongside other garden beds to add variety to your planting.

About Your Order:

The Forest Potato Planter is a high-quality garden structure that features FSC® certified timber. Pressure-treated timbers are used throughout the construction of this wooden trellis. The treatment gives you a 15-year guarantee against fungal damage and rot. The simple design and flat-pack delivery make it easy to assemble. All the fixtures and fittings required for assembly are provided. Easy-to-follow instructions are included.

Please note: Images may depict furnishings and accessories; these are for illustration purposes only and are not included with your order. 

Potato Planter Maintenance:

The Potato Planter is made from pressure-treated timbers for excellent durability and longevity. Pressure Treated products do not require annual re-treatment. An anti-rot solution in the timber structure, improving rot resistance. The treatment may leave a greenish tinge on the wood; this is normal and will grey over time. Forest Garden Pressure Treated products come with a 15-year Anti-Rot guarantee. The manufacturer advises that if you want to paint your wooden screen with a different colour, ensure the treatment you choose is recommended for pressure-treated timber.  Applying a water-repellent product is recommended for even more longevity and extra protection.  

elbec recommends Protek wood treatment. Browse our Protek Royal Exterior Wood Finish Paint range to find the best garden planter paint to add your own finish.

About Forest:

Forest is one of the most trusted manufacturers of garden timber products in the UK. They have been producing high-quality wooden garden buildings for over 50 years. Forest is proud to be a British company and uses sustainable British timber in its products.

The company is at the forefront of design and provides an excellent choice in contemporary summerhouses and modern sheds. All Forest garden buildings are made to make Britain a nation proud of its gardens. Superior quality, cutting-edge design, and excellent security are why Forest has become one of the top choices for customers when buying a garden planter.

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Delivery

ALL DELIVERIES ARE DELIVERED TO KERBSIDE OR DRIVEWAY. All of the Forest products are delivered flat-packed, (other than fence panels which are delivered fully constructed) direct to your home, and are supplied with a set of instructions to support assembly.

If you have ordered more than one item, they may arrive at different times.

Delivery

With the majority of Forest products, you will be required to book your delivery date at the time of placing your order. Our 'Request a Delivery Date' service is available to the majority of areas and you'll find that the majority of the UK postcodes are FREE but some areas may incur a delivery surcharge and some postcodes are not covered at all. Select a 'requested delivery date' by entering your postcode in the 'Request a delivery date' section above. You will also be notified at this time if your area incurs a surcharge or delivery is not covered in your area.

Where 'Request a Delivery Date' is not available on a product, you will be contacted towards the end of your timescale by Forest/their chosen Courier with a delivery date. If this date is not convenient you can reply to the message to book a more convenient delivery date. The delivery timescales are as stated on the product page.

The delivery timescales to these areas may be extended by up to 5-10 working days:
AB1, AB10,-AB16, AB21-AB25,AB30-AB39, AB41-AB45, AB51-AB56, CA1-CA28, CO1-CO16, DD1-DD10, DG1-DG14, DG16. DH1-DH9, DL1-DL17, DT3-DT7, EH1-EH2,EH10-EH1-EH49,EH51-EH55, EX1-EX24,EX31-EX38, FK1-FK21, G1-G5,G11-G15,G20-G23,G31-G34,G40-G46, G51-G53,G60-G69,G71-G78,G81-G84, IP1-IP33, IV1-IV28,IV30-IV32,IV36,IV40,IV54,IV63, KA1-KA30, KW1-KW14, KY1-KY16, ML1-ML12, NE1-NE1-NE49,NE61-NE70, NR1-NR35, PA1-PA38, PE30-PE37, PH1-PH26, PH30-PH41,PH49-PH-PH50, PL1-PL35, SR1-SR8, TA20, TA22, TD1-TD15, TQ1-TQ14, TR1-TR20,TR26-TR27, AND TS1-TS29.

We are sorry but Forest does not deliver or offer an assembly service to the following Postal Codes:
BT1-BT99, GY1-GY9, HS1-HS9, IM1-IM9, IV41-IV56, JE1-JE5, KA27-KA28, KW15-KW17, PO30-PO41, PO49, TR21-TR25.

Prior to Delivery

Once you have a confirmed delivery date if you provide us with a mobile number this should be the first number and not the alternative number), we can confirm the day before delivery if your delivery will be morning or afternoon.

Upon Delivery

Your order will be delivered kerbside or on your driveway. Due to health, safety, and insurance liabilities, the driver will not be able to take your goods to the back of your property but – upon request – may place the product at the side of the house if there are no access issues. This is to avoid risking damage to your property while delivering to an unsafe location. We will not be able to go through your property.

We advise against arranging for a third party to install the product before its delivered and checking that all parts are present,  we cannot be held liable for any third-party costs caused by delays.

Assembly

Specification

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The Forest Potato Planter is an attractive addition to your vegetable garden. Grow your own in style with this wooden potato planter. The compact and stylish design is ideal for any garden. The key features include:

• Hatch for easy potato harvesting
• Holds approx. 211L of compost
• Pressure-treated floor bearers
• Pressure-treated for longevity
• 15-year anti-rot guarantee