Raised lettuce bed

[anton002]

I know its not the best made ,but i found this pic on the web and it gave me the idea to create a salad bed that is raised up with sandpaper and copper tape around the bottom of the legs,Slug proof ?

[donnakebab]

It's a good idea but I would be inclined to make it a bit deeper. I've seen similar set ups on my allotment site used for strawberries in grow bags. Or have a look in local charity shops for cheap coffee tables and grow the salads in trough planters. I've grown salads in troughs on my garden table but I never thought of putting a deterrent round the legs. Those snails are determined and when they've had a munch they hide upside down under the table top. Little wotsits! I like the sandpaper idea.

[Penellype]

I have experimented with bands of copper tape around the legs of blowaway greenhouse frames when I have been using the shelves for seedlings, and it works a treat. As long as all points of entry are covered and all surfaces (including undersides) are checked for inhabitants first, it should be good.

[Lisasbolt]

Looks good but it might dry out quickly. It would be good to sow in a different section every couple of weeks.

[Florence Fennel]

In the knowledge that I have found many a snail at the top of my seven foot bean poles I don't trust height as a deterrent!

[anton002]

Well i made one

Well i decided to make one ,i had some old decking and framework i was given and also some other wood lying around.Here it is ,made it a little deeper ,just needs decking down the sides and then the slug deterants will be added (sandpaper and copper ).

[Lisasbolt]

looks good

[Bigmallly]

Looks good Anton. A couple of points:
Don't forget the drainage holes.
Is the base strong enough to take the weight of moist compost as it looks quite big.

[anton002]

Bigmally ,

Ive used an old pallet turned upside down with the middle crossbeam taken out ,its got cross timbers every 300mm and then a centre timber running along,Ill get a pic of the underside tomorrow but i think it will be okay.

Ive used two layers of weed suppressant that say allow water through ,do i still need to add drainage holes ?

[Bigmallly]

Pour some water in & see what you think, If it drains slowly it may be ideal.