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Best garden planters for growing vegetables compared in 2026

A planter can turn a patio, balcony or small patch of garden into a place to grow food. This roundup compares five wooden planters priced from £69.99 to £169.99. They range from a trellis planter holding about 34 L to a long bed with room for up to 500 L. Some arrive pre-assembled and some need building. Only a few come with a liner. This page is based on desk research of the product details supplied, not hands-on testing.

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Our stand-out pick

Zest Holywell Large Planter

The Zest Holywell Large Planter is our pick on paper. At £99.99 it holds 148 L, which is more than double the volume of the two 62 L Rowlinson square planters. It arrives pre-assembled, and its 12 mm tongue-and-groove boards sit on 45 mm framing. That gives a lot of growing space for the money without needing a build. The warranty is only 12 months, but the size and ready-made construction make it the most rounded choice of the five. This choice comes from comparing the supplied details, not from testing.

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At a glance

Our picks compared

Prices are dated snapshots and can change. Product dimensions are shown as width × depth × height.

ProductBrandPrice snapshotRetailerDimensionsWeightMaterialFinishTimber treatmentCapacityAssemblyWarranty
Rowlinson Square PlanterRowlinson£69.99One Garden50 × 50 × 50 cm10 kgWoodPlanedPressure treated62 litresSelf-assembly10-year anti-rot
Rowlinson Marberry Square PlanterRowlinson£95.00One Garden50 × 50 × 39 cm20 kgWoodPlanedPressure treated62 litresPre-assembled10-year anti-rot
Rowlinson Square Planter and LatticeRowlinson£85.00One Garden40 × 40 × 140 cm10 kgWoodPlanedPressure treated34 litresSelf-assembly10-year anti-rot
Zest Holywell Large PlanterZest£99.99One Garden60 × 60 × 65 cm20 kgWoodTongue and groovePressure treated148 litresPre-assembled12-month parts
Zest Deep Root Planter 1.8mZest£169.99One Garden180 × 70 × 80 cm41.5 kgWoodSquare edgePressure treated500 litresSelf-assembly12-month parts

The details

Five vegetable planters compared

Product photo of Rowlinson Square Planter

01 · Best Budget Starter Planter

Rowlinson Square Planter

A neat cube-shaped box planter with 62 L of space and a 10-year anti-rot warranty, for £69.99.

The Rowlinson Square Planter is the lowest-priced option here. It is a cube, measuring 50 cm along every side, so it takes up very little room on a patio or by a back door. Planed tongue-and-groove cladding gives it a smooth, tidy finish, and pyramid top corner posts add a bit of detail. The wood is pressure-treated, and a 10-year anti-rot warranty is included. At 10 kg it is light, which makes it easier to move before it is filled. It comes as self-assembly. The 62 L capacity suits small plantings rather than larger crops.

Price snapshot: £69.99 at One Garden, recorded 2026-11-02. Check the retailer page for the current price.

Key specifications

Dimensions
50 × 50 × 50 cm
Weight
10 kg
Material
Wood
Finish
Planed
Timber treatment
Pressure treated
Capacity
62 litres
Assembly
Self-assembly
Warranty
10-year anti-rot

What stands out

  • Lowest price of the five at £69.99
  • 10-year anti-rot warranty on a budget planter

Things to consider

  • Needs self-assembly
  • Only 62 L, so it is far smaller than the Holywell or Deep Root
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Product photo of Rowlinson Marberry Square Planter

02 · Best Ready-Made Planter with a Liner

Rowlinson Marberry Square Planter

A pre-assembled, low-profile square planter with a liner included, at £95.

The Rowlinson Marberry Square Planter holds the same 62 L as the Square Planter, but the shape is different. At 39 cm tall it is lower, and its rounded corners give it a softer look. It arrives pre-assembled, so there is no building to do. A liner is included, which is useful for a planter that will hold soil. The wood is pressure-treated and planed, and a 10-year anti-rot warranty applies. It weighs 20 kg, twice the weight of the Square Planter. That adds to the sturdy feel on paper, although it makes moving harder. It costs £25 more than the cube, for the same capacity.

Price snapshot: £95.00 at One Garden, recorded 2026-11-02. Check the retailer page for the current price.

Key specifications

Dimensions
50 × 50 × 39 cm
Weight
20 kg
Material
Wood
Finish
Planed
Timber treatment
Pressure treated
Capacity
62 litres
Assembly
Pre-assembled
Warranty
10-year anti-rot

What stands out

  • Arrives pre-assembled with a liner included
  • Rounded corners and planed wood give a softer, smoother look

Things to consider

  • £95 for 62 L is a high price per litre
  • At 20 kg it is heavier to move than the Square Planter
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Product photo of Rowlinson Square Planter and Lattice

03 · Best Planter with Built-In Trellis

Rowlinson Square Planter and Lattice

A slim planter with a rear diamond trellis that adds height for climbing plants, for £85.

The Rowlinson Square Planter and Lattice is the one to look at if you want to grow upwards. A rear diamond trellis rises to 140 cm, giving climbing plants something to hold on to. The planter itself is only 40 x 40 cm, so the footprint is small. Its capacity is about 34 L, the smallest of the five. The wood is pressure-treated, and a 10-year anti-rot warranty is included. It weighs 10 kg and comes as self-assembly. It suits a tight corner or a fence line where height is more useful than width.

Price snapshot: £85.00 at One Garden, recorded 2026-11-02. Check the retailer page for the current price.

Key specifications

Dimensions
40 × 40 × 140 cm
Weight
10 kg
Material
Wood
Finish
Planed
Timber treatment
Pressure treated
Capacity
34 litres
Assembly
Self-assembly
Warranty
10-year anti-rot

What stands out

  • Rear diamond trellis supports climbing plants
  • Small 40 x 40 cm footprint fits tight spaces

Things to consider

  • Smallest capacity here at about 34 L
  • Needs self-assembly
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Product photo of Zest Holywell Large Planter

04 · Best Overall

Zest Holywell Large Planter

A large, pre-assembled planter with 148 L of space and solid board-and-frame construction for £99.99.

The Zest Holywell Large Planter offers a big step up in volume for a modest step up in price. It holds 148 L, which gives plants a good amount of root room. The footprint is 60 x 60 cm and the height is 65 cm. The boards are 12 mm tongue-and-groove, supported by 45 mm framing, and the wood is pressure-treated. It arrives pre-assembled, so there is no building to do. It weighs 20 kg. The warranty is 12 months on parts, which is shorter than the 10-year cover on the Rowlinson models.

Price snapshot: £99.99 at One Garden, recorded 2026-11-02. Check the retailer page for the current price.

Key specifications

Dimensions
60 × 60 × 65 cm
Weight
20 kg
Material
Wood
Finish
Tongue and groove
Timber treatment
Pressure treated
Capacity
148 litres
Assembly
Pre-assembled
Warranty
12-month parts

What stands out

  • 148 L capacity gives plenty of growing space
  • Pre-assembled, with 45 mm framing behind the boards

Things to consider

  • Only a 12-month parts warranty, against 10 years on the Rowlinson planters
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Product photo of Zest Deep Root Planter 1.8m

05 · Best for Large-Scale Growing

Zest Deep Root Planter 1.8m

A long raised bed with up to 500 L and 38 cm growing depth, but it is the priciest here and has no liner.

The Zest Deep Root Planter 1.8m is built for people who want to fill a lot of space. It measures 180 x 70 cm and holds up to 500 L, far more than anything else in this roundup. The 38 cm growing depth gives roots room to spread. The wood is pressure-treated. At 41.5 kg it is the heaviest of the five, and it comes as self-assembly. A liner is not included, so you would need to buy one separately if you want one. At £169.99 it is the most expensive option, and the warranty covers parts for 12 months.

Price snapshot: £169.99 at One Garden, recorded 2026-11-02. Check the retailer page for the current price.

Key specifications

Dimensions
180 × 70 × 80 cm
Weight
41.5 kg
Material
Wood
Finish
Square edge
Timber treatment
Pressure treated
Capacity
500 litres
Assembly
Self-assembly
Warranty
12-month parts

What stands out

  • Up to 500 L of capacity, the largest here by far
  • 38 cm growing depth suits deeper-rooted plants

Things to consider

  • Liner not included
  • Priciest at £169.99, and the heaviest at 41.5 kg
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