Smart Pot Lil' Shorty Raised Bed Planter
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Estimated delivery between September 23 and September 25.
A compact bed for your next garden
The Smart Pot Lil’ Shorty Raised Bed Planter gives herbs, greens, flowers, and other suitably sized crops a defined growing space. Its breathable fabric lets excess water drain through the sides and bottom.
Plan before you plant
Choose a suitable sunny location, leaving access for watering and harvesting. Match plant spacing and root-depth needs to the bed rather than crowding in too many starts. Protect moisture-sensitive surfaces while keeping drainage clear.
Simple setup
- Position and unfold the empty planter.
- Fill with an appropriate container mix, leaving room for watering.
- Plant seeds or young plants at the recommended depth and spacing.
- Water thoroughly, then check moisture regularly as weather and plant growth change.
Potting mix and plants are purchased separately. Position the bed before filling: wet soil is heavy, and the lightweight empty fabric does not make a filled bed easy to move.
Clean, dry, and reuse
Empty the planter, brush away loose soil and roots, and gently clean when needed. Air-dry thoroughly before storage and inspect the fabric and seams before planting again.
Ask us about sizing for your project or explore other raised-bed sizes.
The original American made fabric planter, BPA and lead free.
Trusted by growers since 1984.
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| Current price | $55.59 | From $16.59 | From $61.59 | From $60.99 |
| Customer ratings | 4.5/5 4 reviews | 4.89/5 9 reviews | 4.67/5 9 reviews | 5.0/5 4 reviews |
| Sizes / lengths | 3 ft. | 24 Inch · 36 inch · 50 Inch | 6 Foot · 8 Foot · 12 Foot | 2' x 4' · 4' x 4' |
| Colors | Forest Green | Purple · Black | Black | Natural |
| Shape | Rectangle | Round | Long rectangle with partitions | Rectangle or square |
| Dimensions | 3 ft. long × 12″ wide × 14″ high |
24″ diameter × 8″ high 36″ diameter × 12″ high 50″ diameter × 12″ high |
6, 8 or 12 ft. long Approx. 16″ wide × 16″ high Built-in 16″ × 16″ partitions |
2 ft. × 4 ft. × 18″ high 4 ft. × 4 ft. × 18″ high |
| Soil to fill | Approx. 3.5 cu. ft. |
24″: approx. 2.1 cu. ft. 36″: approx. 7.1 cu. ft. 50″: approx. 13.6 cu. ft. |
6 ft.: approx. 10.7 cu. ft. 8 ft.: approx. 14.2 cu. ft. 12 ft.: approx. 21.3 cu. ft. |
2 × 4 ft.: approx. 12 cu. ft. 4 × 4 ft.: approx. 24 cu. ft. |
| Setup & support | Unfold and fill. Built-in handles; empty before relocating. | Unfold and fill. No rigid frame to assemble. | Unfold, arrange the built-in partitions and fill. No rigid frame. | Requires a 1″ PVC frame. Options with or without PVC; check availability for your size. |


