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Galvinized troughs used as raised beds .
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03/08/19 08:34 PM
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McCoys has some galvanized water troughs on sale and they're suggesting using them as raised beds . I've used plastic barrel liners and troughs for years .
Anybody ever use these metal versions for veggie gardening ?
Pros/cons ?
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Re: Galvinized troughs used as raised beds .
[Re: Siberman]
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03/08/19 09:17 PM
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ReelBusy
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Just provide good drainage.
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Re: Galvinized troughs used as raised beds .
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03/09/19 06:24 AM
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Perchy Perch
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Have not used them but seems like they could get pretty hot.
-John
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Re: Galvinized troughs used as raised beds .
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03/11/19 07:52 PM
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BrandoA
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They won't get to hot. Take the drain plug out to allow drainage.
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