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If you construct or set up your own bench, please ensure that it is sturdy enough to carry the weight of the boxes. A kit of 7 boxes can weight around 80 kilograms. A wobbly or unsecured bench could fall on children and pets, potentially causing injury.
We all need somewhere to put our boxes of seedlings. A comfortable working height is usefull as attention at frequent intervals will be required. In addition there needs to be a good airflow under the boxes. We may also need to shift the boxes in out of shade as growth demands. Portable or alternative benches may be needed.
Growers are an imaginative lot, if you have any others let us know (with pictures) and we might even add them to the list.
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Using two builders trestles and some boards will give a good working height. The overhead frame supports a spray system. |
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Three old metal bed frames, one for legs, one for base, one for struts
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supporting the watering sprays, holds seven boxes. Because of the
weight of the boxes an additional strut has been put across the middle
of the bench. In this case wire netting over the boxes should keep the possums away. If you are lucky the bed will also suport tubes for aerial root pruning |
Send your pictures if you have any other suggestions.
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If you have any questions that are not answered, situations that are not covered or suggested photos to add, please contact the office ph (03) 9650 9477 or email info@treeproject.asn.au
Modified August 2006