Gardening with Pallets
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1449511 Alberta Ltd.
©Ann Edall-Robson
2014
Pallet
Must not be treated wood
Heavy-duty garden fabric
Heavy-duty stapler
4-6 30L bags of potting soil
4-6 cell packs of bedding plants
Safety goggles
Gloves
Trowel
Hammer
Duct Tape
Hammer nails flush with boards on both the front and
back of pallet
Measure and cut garden fabric
Leave a 12” flap of fabric on all four sides of the pallet
Staple the fabric to the sides, bottom, and back of the
pallet
Leave the top end open
Back of the pallet has fewer stringers
Fold back the flaps and secure using staples and duct
tape
Make sure all staples are flush with the wood
Once full, the pallet will be very heavy
Prevent strain by placing pallet as close to its intended
placement as possible
Prepare for frost and harsh weather
When empty, place the pallet on a riser and tuck a tarp
underneath one end
To protect your plants, simply cover them with the
handy tarp!
To save money, seeds may be sown in the pallet or
grown indoors until they are ready to be transplanted
Plan plant placement
Start with the bottom stringer
Fill with soil
Add first row of plants
Secure in place with more soil and gentle tamping
Move on to the next opening
Pour more soil in and push it to snugly secure the
bottom plants
Repeat steps until the pallet has been filled
Keep pallet horizontal for about two weeks to allow plants
to settle and their root structure to become secure
After two weeks, lift the pallet into an upright position
Dirt will settle to the bottom
Add more dirt and plants to the top opening if needed
Cucumbers, tomatoes, or peppers do well in the top
opening
Treated wood may effect plant growth and the taste of
any vegetables or herbs
Trailing plants are happiest in the top openings,
whereas climbing plants are best suited to the side
edges
Consider the sun and shade needs of your plants
Start at the top board
Water the board above each row of plants
Water will drip down into the soil below each board
Watch for soil compaction and replenish as needed
The more you harvest your herbs and lettuce, the
faster they will grow
This holds true for flowering plants
Any plants that die should be left in the pallet for the
duration of the growing season
Removing them disrupts the root system of other plants
Remove plants that are infested with bugs or fungus
If dead plant is unsightly, cut the base of the stem,
leaving the root system intact
In the fall
Leave behind some of the roots, leaves, and stems as
mulch to retain moisture
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