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3' x 5'
(0.9 m x 1.52 m)
Instruction Manual
Rev 1.2 Feb 8-2017
The world needs vegetables.

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  • Page 1 3’ x 5’ (0.9 m x 1.52 m) Instruction Manual Rev 1.2 Feb 8-2017 The world needs vegetables.
  • Page 2 Congratulations! We’re thrilled that you chose to purchase a Vita Keyhole Garden. We’re sure that you’ll not only grow healthy foods but you’ll have fun too. Keyhole Gardening is a gardening technique native to many communities in Africa. It’s used particulary in Rwanda, Uganda, Tanzania and Kenya. The design is such that it requires considerably less water than traditional gardens making perfect in drought prone areas.

  • Page 3: Box Contents

    Before you begin, please check the box for these contents. In the event of missing or defective parts please call our customer service department at 1.844.880.VITA (8482) Mon. to Fri. 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM EST. (UK Tel: (44) 2038 687160 - Mon. to Fri. 1:00 PM to 10:00 PM GMT).
  • Page 4 Dimensions 3’ x 5’ x 22” (0.9 m x 1.52 m x 56 cm) – Keyhole Garden 36 in 12 in 91 cm 30 cm 12 in 30 cm 60 in 152 cm 23 1/8 in 22 3/4 in 58 cm 58 cm 22 1/8 in 56 cm...

  • Page 5: Warranty

    If you have any questions about your warranty or about Vita products please call our customer service department at 1.844.880.VITA (8482), Mon. to Fri. 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM EST.
  • Page 6 Step 1A Insert one side panel between the posts as shown. Notice that there is a groove in the board that corresponds to the tab on the post. This locks the boards in. Step 1B Insert one H-Support followed by another long board as shown.
  • Page 7 Step 2A Repeat previous step 1A with the other sides as well as the H-Supports Step 2B Insert the post caps as shown. 3x5 Keyhole Garden - (0.9 m x 1.52 m) (v1.2)
  • Page 8 Step 3A Insert a basket corner bracket into each end of the basket panel as shown. Make sure they are all facing the same way. Repeat for 2 other basket panels. Step 3B Connect the four basket panels as shown. 3x5 Keyhole Garden - (0.9 m x 1.52 m) (v1.2)
  • Page 9 Step 4A Position your assembled basket in the center the garden bed, setting it on the ground. 3x5 Keyhole Garden - (0.9 m x 1.52 m) (v1.2)
  • Page 10 Startup Option Fill with organic layers The magic of the Keyhole Garden is it’s composting abilities. The Keyhole uses piles of common organic household waste and converts it into a rich growing enviroment for your vegetables to grow. The diagram below shows the different layers you should plan to start your Keyhole Garden.
  • Page 11 Startup Option Fill with soil mixture - or about 1 cubic yard (0.77 cubic meter) we recommend following this method: 1. Use the box your Keyhole Garden came in. Lay it on the very bottom of the garden, compost. We have water based organic inks to print on this box. 2.
  • Page 12 Composting The Composting Basket is key to adding nutrients to your garden bed. It’s here you can continually use up your regular kitchen scraps to nourish your Keyhole Garden. For best composting success use the same Brown-Green alternating technique as this helps your compost work the best.
  • Page 13 Things you can compost - vegetable clippings - cardboard - grass clippings - shredded paper - green leaves - brown leaves - fruit peels and rinds - twigs (minimal citrus) - egg shells - wine corks - tea bags / tea leaves - wood ashes - plant trimmings - oatmeal...
  • Page 14 The world needs vegetables. www.vitagardens.com...