Vegie Bench – A New Australian Innovation in Vertical Growing

Vegie Bench is a completely new Australian-made vertical growing system, available in both Solar Powered and Electric models. Designed for simplicity, versatility, and efficiency, it allows you to grow a wider variety of fresh produce—faster and with less effort—than traditional liquid-only hydroponic systems.

Grow from Seed or Seedlings

Vegie Bench supports full-cycle growing, allowing you to:

• Plant directly from seed, or
• Start with seedlings for faster results.

The coir-filled pots create the ideal growing environment, enabling a much wider range of plants to thrive compared to standard NFT (Nutrient Film Technology) systems.

Safer, Smarter Water & Nutrient Delivery

With Vegie Bench, plant roots remain moist and nourished 24 hours a day—not just when the pump is running.

This greatly reduces the risks associated with traditional NFT systems while making solar-powered operation possible, with no ongoing electricity costs.

Standard NFT systems often require pumps to operate for 8–10 hours per day. Vegie Bench's moisture-retaining coir and specially designed channel dramatically reduce pump operating time while keeping plants perfectly hydrated.

Smart, Cost-Saving Water Storage

To reduce freight costs and increase nutrient capacity, we recommend purchasing a 75-litre plastic rubbish bin (or similar container) from your local hardware store to use as the system's main reservoir.

Why Vegie Bench Works Better

✔ Superior Water & Nutrient Retention

The unique Australian-made Vegie Bench channel is wider and deeper than standard NFT channels, allowing it to hold a larger volume of water and nutrient solution. The premium 70/30 coir naturally wicks moisture upwards, maintaining the ideal moisture level for healthy plant growth.

✔ Easy Access & Harvesting

Simply remove an individual pot, harvest or trim your plants, then place it back into the channel—no mess, no bending, and no disturbance to neighbouring plants.

✔ Solar or Electric Operation

Choose the option that best suits your location.

• Solar Powered – No ongoing electricity costs.
• Electric – Simple plug-and-play convenience.

✔ Less Frequent Pump Operation

Reduced pump operation means:

• Less wear and tear on equipment
• Greater water efficiency
• Lower maintenance
• Reduced running costs

✔ Manual Watering Backup

If the pump or power supply ever fails, the system can easily be watered manually to keep your plants healthy until normal operation is restored.

✔ Easily Expandable

Expand your growing area whenever you wish by connecting additional Vegie Bench units using the same pump and solar panel, saving money as your garden grows.

✔ Faster, Healthier Growth

Enjoy faster plant growth, healthier root systems, water savings of around 90%, and virtually no weeding or soil preparation.

✔ Quality Construction

Designed for durability and ease of maintenance, Vegie Bench features removable channel lids for quick and simple cleaning.

What's Included

• Customisable aluminium frame with adjustable levelling feet
• Australian-made deep growing channel with UV protection (deeper than standard NFT channels)
• Electric or solar pump and solar panel (depending on the model selected)
• All pipes, fittings, valves, and required components
• One 5kg block of premium 70/30 compressed coir
• 500g Part A and 500g Part B Hydroponic Nutrient (makes approximately 2.5 litres of concentrate of each)
• 18 × 90mm growing pots
• Comprehensive instructions and growing information

Optional Extras

• Aluminium connected net cover frame
• 50-litre storage tank
• Bird netting or insect netting
• Aluminium side table (600mm × 800mm) with aluminium top
• Free-standing aluminium table
• Additional coir
• Additional hydroponic nutrients
• Grow lights for indoor growing

Assembled Size

Length: 1550mm
Width: 600mm
Height: Approximately 800mm