Not enough room for the garden you want? A GreenStalk grows up, not out. One small footprint, dozens of plants, and a watering system that does the fiddly part for you.
The GreenStalk is a vertical stacking planter that lets you grow strawberries, salad greens, herbs and flowers in a fraction of the space a garden bed needs. It is ideal for balconies, patios, courtyards and small sections. Here is how to set one up and get the best from it.
What is a GreenStalk?
A GreenStalk is a tower of stacking tiers, each with several deep pockets for planting. A reservoir sits on top, and its watering system carries water down evenly through every tier, so the whole tower drinks from one fill. They come in five and seven tier versions, and you can start small and add tiers later.
Where to put it
Match the spot to what you want to grow. Fruiting and flowering plants like strawberries, tomatoes and peppers want six or more hours of sun. Leafy greens and herbs are happy with less and will even take some shade through summer. Pick a level surface within reach of a hose or watering can.
Setting it up
Stack your tiers on the base, then sit the watering reservoir on top. Fill each pocket with a good quality potting mix, not garden soil, which is too heavy and drains poorly in containers. Fill to the line in each pocket so the mix sits level and the roots have room.
What to plant, and where
One plant per pocket is the rule. Put taller, thirstier plants in the top tiers where they get the most light and water, and tuck lower growing greens further down. Group plants with similar water needs together. Strawberries are the classic GreenStalk crop, but lettuce, spinach, herbs, brassica seedlings and small flowers all thrive.
How the watering works
This is the clever part. Fill the reservoir on top and the water seeps down through each tier, watering the whole tower evenly. In the heat of summer you may fill it once a day; in cooler months, far less. Check the top pockets first, as they dry out soonest.
Spin it and move it
Two accessories make life easier. The Spinner sits under the tower so you can rotate it for even light, which keeps growth balanced all the way round. The Mover adds wheels, so you can roll the whole planter into the sun, out of the wind, or under cover when frost threatens.
Feeding and care
Container plants rely on you for food. Feed regularly through the growing season with a liquid fertiliser, and refresh the top of the mix between crops. Keep picking and deadheading to keep plants productive.
Growing through the seasons
A GreenStalk earns its keep year round. Salad greens, spinach and hardy herbs carry it through the cooler months, while strawberries, tomatoes and flowers take over in the warm season. If a hard frost is coming, the Mover lets you wheel it somewhere sheltered.
Quick FAQ
How many plants fit in a GreenStalk?
It depends on the model. A seven tier planter holds far more than a five tier, with several pockets per tier. As a guide, one plant per pocket.
What soil should I use in a GreenStalk?
A good quality potting mix, not garden soil. Garden soil is too heavy, drains poorly, and can carry weeds and disease into the planter.
What grows best in a GreenStalk?
Strawberries are the favourite, along with lettuce, spinach, herbs, leafy greens, brassica seedlings and small flowers.
Ready to grow up? Explore the full GreenStalk range, including the 7 Tier and 5 Tier Vertical Planters.
