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

The coir-filled pots create the ideal growing environment, allowing 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 stay 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 a solar-powered option possible, with no ongoing electricity costs.

Traditional NFT systems often require pumps to run for 8–10 hours per day. Vegie Bench's water-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 more water and nutrient solution. The coir naturally wicks moisture upwards, maintaining the ideal moisture level for healthy plant growth.

✔ Easy Access & Use

Simply remove each pot, harvest or trim what you need, 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 savings
• Lower maintenance
• Reduced running costs

✔ Manual Watering Backup

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

✔ Easily Expandable

Expand your system at any time by adding 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 easy 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 components
• 1 × 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)
• 36 × 90mm growing pots
• Comprehensive instructions and "how-to" 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
• Extra coir
• Extra hydroponic nutrients
• Grow lights for indoor growing

Assembled Size

Length: 1550mm
Width: 850mm
Height: Approximately 800mm