Create a cost-efficient garden of any size that you can easily rearrange & take with you anywhere! Grow bag is the flexible garden option suitable for any project and can go anywhere including balconies, decks, concrete or gravel!
Grow Bag
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Grow Bag
Sale price$48.00
Regular price$69.00 (/)
Product Specifications
Grow bag is the flexible garden option, that you can easily rearrange & take with you anywhere.
Dimensions
15” H x 39” W x 39” D
Volume
Volume without Mini: 250L
Volume with Mini: 180L
Materials
Grow Bag is made from 100% food safe recycled water bottles.
Features
- 4 x strong handles make it easy to pull your garden to different locations.
- 1 x embroidered feature pocket for seedling labels, tools or twine!
No garden bed? No problem...
Unfold a new garden in seconds!
Planet friendly
Made from 100% food safe recycled water bottles – good for you & the planet!
Budget Friendly
Make composting and growing a part of everyday life, no matter your budget.
Grower Friendly
The perfect size for composting, growing your own veggies, herbs & flowers – or both!
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The porous material our Grow Bags are made from helps your plants grow bigger and healthier!
In plastic planters, plant roots spiral endlessly which drains energy from the plants, reducing their growth. In Subpod Grow Bags, roots sense the light and air through the material and limit their growth, also known as 'air pruning'. Read more in the FAQ's.
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Create a new garden bed in seconds! Grow Bags come flat packed for easy storage, and unfold instantly. No cutting wood or screwing stuff together required. Just unpack, unfold, and you're ready to add soil and get planting.
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The porous material our Grow Bags are made from helps your plants grow bigger and healthier!
In plastic planters, plant roots spiral endlessly which drains energy from the plants, reducing their growth. In Subpod Grow Bags, roots sense the light and air through the material and limit their growth, also known as 'air pruning'. Read more in the FAQ's.
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Create a new garden bed in seconds! Grow Bags come flat packed for easy storage, and unfold instantly. No cutting wood or screwing stuff together required. Just unpack, unfold, and you're ready to add soil and get planting.
Can I put a Grow Bag on concrete?
Yep! Grow Bags can be set up on any surface (concrete, grass, gravel, woodchip) as long as it's flat. Water does drain from the base of the Grow Bag, so make sure to place it somewhere that won't be an issue.
Are Grow Bags made from food safe material?
Absolutely. The fabric our Grow Bags are made from is a polyester fiber derived from PET pellets (made from recycled PETE water bottles).
It's BPA free, non-toxic and heat-stable, so you don't have to worry about any nasties. It also means you can recycle your Grow Bag at the end of its' life!
What's the lifespan of the Grow Bag?
We've tested our Grow Bags under different conditions, and can happily say they have an average outdoor lifespan of 5 years!
That said, if you treat yours well they can last even longer. Don't go accidentally slicing them while you mow the lawn!
Do I need to make drainage holes in the Grow Bag?
Not at all. They're made from porous material that drains water automatically!
How much soil do I need to fill the Grow Bag?
If you're not planting a Mini in your Grow bag, you'll need 8 x 30L bag's worth of soil.
If you are planting a Subpod Mini in your Grow Bag, you only need the equivelant of 5 x 30L bags of soil.
What's air pruning and how does that work?
In nature, if roots come into contact with air, they stop growing. The root tips are "burned" off by the air, which causes the plant to produce new and healthy branching roots in non-airy directions. This is a healthy process, and is known as 'air pruning'.
When plants grow in plastic pots and planters, the only place roots are exposed to air is often at the base. The rest of the plastic blocks airflow to the roots, so they never receive a signal to stop growing. Instead, the roots grow 'round and 'round in the planter until the plant becomes 'root bound'.
If you've ever repotted a houseplant, the picture above probably looks familiar!
Because our Grow Bags are made of a porous fabric, any time a root gets near the edge, they'll recieve enough airflow to signal the air pruning process.
This means your plants end up with more diverse, branching root balls – and don't waste precious growing energy on becoming root bound!
The 'fluffier' and more intricate a plant's root ball is, they healthier they'll generally be. And for vegetables, you'll get much better yields from a plant grown in soil that's well aerated.
Long story short? More airflow to plant roots = healthier plants and bigger harvests!
How Subpod Works
Subpod is an in-ground compost system and worm farm.
Compost worms and microbes live inside Subpod and turn all the materials you feed them into rich compost.
Over time, nutrients from the compost will feed your garden soil and help your plants thrive.
Design Features
Beginner Friendly
Easy to follow instructions on how to feed and care for your worms right on the lid.
Low maintenance
Your worm farm only needs 5 mins of maintenance per week
Self Fertilising
Subpod fertilises the soil around it and creates organic fertiliser (compost) from your food waste, all year round
Durable Materials
Made from a polyester fiber derived from recycled PETE water bottles).
The Grow Bag is heat-stable and will last 5+ years in various outdoor conditions.
Odour Free
No smelly compost around here! The key to healthy compost is air, and with a unique 360-degree ventilation system, your compost will get plenty of that!
What you can compost in Subpod
Fruits & Berries
Vegetables & Leafy Greens
Citrus
Tea bags & Coffee Grounds
Egg Shells & Dairy
Bread, Grains & Nuts
Meat & Fish
(small amounts)
Paper, Cardboard and Leaves
"As the global food waste crisis hits people’s radars, innovators are coming up with all kinds of creative solutions. Joining the movement, a team of people in Australia, has dreamed up a novel solution that makes composting food waste easier, quicker and more appealing – and it’s now been launched globally."
"...The Compost Central team has perfected after eight years of development and field testing, The Subpod; a modular composting system for the garden that is simple to assemble and use. In addition to being easy to follow, the project allows you to almost eliminate the manual work required using traditional systems..."
Subpod in Action
Subpod is a vermicomposting system
Uses worms to break down food waste much faster than traditional methods, generally in 2 - 3 months. Vermicompost (worm castings or worm manure) is nitrogen rich compost that’s as good for the garden as the traditional stuff. Subpod can compost smaller amounts of waste non-stop, which is a big advantage over traditional systems.
What's the difference?
A complex biological process that uses a microbes, a specific ratio of carbon to nitrogen and high temperatures. It requires a large pile of organic matter to generate the high temperatures needed to compost the food waste. This can take a lot longer, up to 6 - 9 months, and systems are often exposed, attracting pests and emitting foul smells.
Subpod is like no other...
What makes Subpod unique?
Air Flow
Smelly compost? It’s not something you need to worry about with Subpod. The key to healthy compost is air, and with a unique 360-degree ventilation system, your compost will get plenty of that! Fresh air flows in, and stale air can flow out before it ever turns sour. We designed the size of the Air Flow holes so they could keep out any common pest. Keep your compost smell-free and healthy, with Subpod.
Worm Flow
We believe in living in harmony with nature. Subpod’s unique design lets your worms live in the soil, the way they’re meant to. Underground, your compost worms are safe from the sun and can choose to travel from the life-hub of the Subpod, out into your garden. Just like a forest floor, they will nurture and aerate your garden’s soil, before heading home to eat. Improve your gardens’ health, and grow more veggies, with less work.
In-Ground System
It’s time to bring composting out into the light, and make it a feature of your garden! Say goodbye to those big black compost bins roasting in forgotten corners, Subpod’s in-ground design means it can seamlessly blend in with any environment. Whether it’s resting in your garden ready for harvest, nestled in as a cafe seat helping to clean plates, or subtly hidden under some beautiful ferns, you get to choose how Subpod suits you! No more overheated, ruined compost. Just the fresh stuff - safe in the ground, ready whenever you need it, right where you want it.
Composting with Subpod is easy
1. Add food scraps
Put your food waste in Subpod and aerate your compost to speed up the next step.
Composting with Subpod is easy
2. Mix your compost
Ventilation and aeration keep your system smell-free while the composting process happens.
Composting with Subpod is easy
3. The worms eat
Worms and microbes go to work, breaking down your food waste into worm castings (compost).
Composting with Subpod is easy
4. The final product
You can harvest your compost and use it as fresh organic fertiliser for
your plants!
"Subpod is one of those wonderful solutions that if enough people implemented this change it would have an enormous impact on our planet"
"It's the easiest system you can imagine, even the kids know how to churn the worms"
"Composting just got a bit more efficient! I highly recommend this... I'm looking forward to some really good harvest"
How is Subpod different from other composting systems?
Subpod is an in-ground worm farm, the first ever of its kind! Above ground compost systems are often difficult to maintain and attract pests. Worm farms that are above ground also fail when they get too hot or cold – but not Subpod. Subpod sits 90% below the soil level in your garden, so the compost worms that live inside can come and go freely (nourishing the soil directly). The soil insulates your compost and protects your worms from harsh weather, so you can keep composting no matter the season!
We designed Subpod to deal with all the common issues associated with traditional compost systems:
- It’s aerobic, using odourless microbes to speed up the composting process
- The ventilation panels keep it smell-free with fresh air
- It’s pest-proof and lockable (great if you deal with raccoons)
- It doubles as a garden seat, subtly hidden amongst your plants
Does Subpod need to be buried underground?
Yes! Being underground is what makes Subpod different from other compost systems. The soil provides insulation and a way for worms and microbes to explore your garden and feed your plants.
Above ground compost systems struggle to keep worms and microbes comfortable, and even alive, in summer and winter – but underground they're safe and happy (which is the secret to good compost).
What can I compost in Subpod?
You can compost a much bigger variety of materials in Subpod than in other worm farm systems! See the full list below:
FOOD WASTE
Most food waste can be composted in Subpod without worry. Fruit and vegetable scraps, eggshells (crush them first), coffee grounds, used tea leaves, spoiled plant-based milks, grains, pastas, breads, nuts (and their shells), seeds, pits, husks and so on. Small amounts of meat, seafood, dairy foods, citrus, onion and garlic may also be added. Subpod can also process spicy herbs, peppers and oils but it’s best to introduce these slowly in small amounts at first, and only once your worms are fully established (after around three months).
PAPER & CARD
Most scrap paper and cardboard can be added to Subpod, as long as it’s not laminated or super glossy. Again, the smaller the pieces, the better. Junk mail, office paper, bills, envelopes (no plastic windows), post-it notes. Paper plates, tissues, egg cartons, paper cupcake liners, baking paper, even card and paper packaging is fine.
NATURAL FIBRES
Cotton wool balls and pads, tampons, toilet paper cores and even natural latex condoms and gloves can go into Subpod. Old clothing, face washers, napkins, tablecloths and very old towels can be used as long as they are made from natural fibres like cotton, tencel, linen, hemp or wool (no polyester, nylon, acrylic or blends) – just shred them into small pieces first. Washer and dryer lint is okay too, as long as it comes only from clothing made from natural fibres.
WOOD AND BAMBOO
Sawdust (no paint) is great. Toothpicks, disposable wood, bamboo and bioplastic cutlery and crockery can be composted, along with dead matches, bamboo skewers, garden prunings (cut 'em up small), and charcoal from the fireplace – as long as you wash off the ash which is too alkaline for Subpod.
HUMAN AND ANIMAL WASTE
Human hair and nail trimmings, used facial tissue, used cotton bandages and sanitary items can all be composted in Subpod, as long as they are made from 100% natural fibres. Pet hair of all kinds is fine, along with soiled newspaper and hay cage liners and faeces from vegetarian pets and livestock (rabbits, guinea pigs, hamsters, cows and horses). Dog and cat faeces are NOT suitable for Subpod if you’re eating the plants growing around it. But fine if you want to have a separate one for this purpose.
NOT COMPOSTABLE
You cannot compost non-organics such as plastic, tin cans, cigarettes, building waste, toxic waste, glass, or any other similar materials in Subpod.
How much food waste can I compost in Subpod?
One fully functioning Subpod can compost 15kg (30lbs) of food waste a week! The average family generates roughly 7.2kg of food waste a week, so Subpod can handle about double the waste your family should need it to.
It can take 1 - 3 months for the worm population inside your Subpod to build enough for it to compost at peak levels. It’s also possible to optimise your Subpod to compost even more waste by incorporating biochar into your system – but that's a little advanced.
How type of Subpod do I need?
We recommend Subpod sizes depending on how many people are in your household:
1-3 people = 1 x Subpod Mini
4-8 people = 1 x Subpod Classic
8+ people = 2 x Subpod Classic
Does Subpod need worms?
Yes! Subpod is a vermi-composting system, which means it relies on compost worms to break down your food waste. Without compost worms, Subpod can't do its job.
We recommend buying worms for your Subpod locally if possible, but you can also find them online. If you need more information on how to buy worms, Read this blog!
Do worms come included?
Unfortunately, no. But we do have a few tips though!
- Try to purchase worms locally. Worms always seem to be happier if they don’t have to be shipped for miles across the country.
- Get a diversity of worms. There are 3 main types: Red Wigglers, Night Crawlers and Tigers. Each is better suited to different environments and temperatures, so it’s helpful to get all three.
- Jump on to our growhub community and see if there’s a local Subpodder that will give you some worms. Make a friend and score some worms at the same time!
Does Subpod need any maintenance?
- When you add your food scraps and carbon material to the Subpod, you'll need to mix them through using an aerator. This takes a few minutes each time you feed the worms.
- If the soil surrounding Subpod settles and starts to reveal the Subpod wormholes (beneath the airflow panels), more soil (and mulch) needs to be added to cover the holes.
- Otherwise, just keep feeding your worms and keep the blanket moist when you are adding more food.
Can Subpod be planted directly in the ground? Or does it have to be in a raised garden bed?
Yes! Subpod can be installed directly into the ground. Subpods work the same planted directly in the ground as they do in a raised bed, however we find that raised beds are just that much easier to access and use Subpod.
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95% of food waste ends up in landfil and releases 6.6 trillion lbs of CO2 into our atmosphere every year.
Our compost systems are one of the easiest, hands-off systems available that can keep up with the food waste from modern homes, and stop it from going to the landfill!
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Soil is the cornerstone of healthy living - poor soils lead to poor health and deficiencies in the human diet.
With Subpod, you can improve the fertility of your soil, so you can grow healthy vegetables and herbs in your own space.
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Turn your living space into a waste saving eco-system and experience the joy of growing your own food and herbs. Grow thriving plants and vegetables with 50% less water!
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By returning your food scraps back to the earth, you feed nutrients back into the produce your grow. Rewarding your efforts with nutrient-dense food for you and your family.
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95% of food waste ends up in landfil and releases 6.6 trillion lbs of CO2 into our atmosphere every year.
Our compost systems are one of the easiest, hands-off systems available that can keep up with the food waste from modern homes, and stop it from going to the landfill!
02
Soil is the cornerstone of healthy living - poor soils lead to poor health and deficiencies in the human diet.
With Subpod, you can improve the fertility of your soil, so you can grow healthy vegetables and herbs in your own space.
03
Turn your living space into a waste saving eco-system and experience the joy of growing your own food and herbs. Grow thriving plants and vegetables with 50% less water!
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By returning your food scraps back to the earth, you feed nutrients back into the produce your grow. Rewarding your efforts with nutrient-dense food for you and your family.
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