A raised bed is usually built in such a way that you can work in it comfortably while standing or with a standing aid. However, some people need a significantly lower raised bed, for example because they are in a wheelchair or are short.
Low raised beds are useful, for example, if you want to work on them while sitting
The height of the raised bed depends on your height
Humans have very different body measurements, from toddlers around one meter tall to very tall men and women. Therefore, the height of a raised bed should ideally be planned so that the person who works on it most often can work comfortably. The rule of thumb is that the upper edge of the raised bed is always at the height of the iliac crest, i.e. around 85 to 100 centimeters.
When planning the raised bed, keep the future in mind
When it comes to raised beds, also keep in mind that depending on how durable and stable you build your beds, they will probably get smaller and less able to stand up well over the years. In this case, there are constructions that can be easily adjusted in height and those that can be expanded or even dismantled and rebuilt at another location.
In which cases low raised beds can be useful
In some cases, however, raised beds are not built at the usual standing height, but much lower. There are various reasons for this. Usually, lower beds are between 50 and 65 centimeters high, so that the necessary work can be done comfortably while sitting - for example from a seat embedded in the edge of the bed construction.
Low raised beds as a garden substitute
Some areas are absolutely not suitable for growing vegetables and / or ornamental areas - either because the soil is too heavy and loamy or unsuitable for other reasons (e.g. too damp) or because your garden has a steep slope. In this case, low raised beds can still make gardening possible, for example by creating them as compost beds, moving the location of the bed every one to two years (and refilling it) and gradually enhancing your garden with self-produced humus.
Low raised beds for high plant cultures
Low raised beds are also very well suited for very high-growing but high-maintenance plant cultures such as stake tomatoes, which you can water and harvest while standing, which is easy on your back. You only do the soil preparation while sitting. With a height of around 60 to 70 centimetres, table beds are also usually significantly lower than classic beds. They are particularly suitable for wheelchair users.
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Raised beds for children should also be built lower according to the height of the child. Individual shapes such as mini raised beds in fruit boxes are also very suitable here.