Belavi Wooden Potting Bench Returns to Aldi
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EDITOR’S NOTE: Updated for 2026.
In 2022, Aldi introduced a wooden potting bench in its famed middle aisle. The bench featured a main work surface, with a shelf below that and an additional shelf up high, along with various storage hooks.
Then in 2024 through 2026, Aldi sold another wooden potting bench, but this one looks a little different. It has the same number of shelves, but it doesn’t look as tall as the previous model. The current bench features the main work surface, with two shelves below that, and it still includes some storage hooks. Another major difference is that the current model comes with protective caps on the bottoms of the legs, presumably to keep the wood from rotting as the bench sits outdoors in your garden.
Also of note: while this is designed to be used as a potting bench, I’ve seen multiple social media posts where people are using this indoors as a coffee bar. So, this piece of furniture might have multiple uses. Your only limit is your imagination.
What We Know:
The Belavi Potting Bench is an Aldi Find, so it’s only in stores for a short time. Each store should get one shipment, and after that sells out, it’s gone unless Aldi decides to bring it back later. Aldi does not offer online ordering for this if it’s sold out at your local store.
This is scheduled to arrive in stores the week of March 25th, 2026.
The Belavi Wooden Potting Bench cost $39.99 in 2026. That’s the same price it was in 2025 and 2024. That’s a lot less than what other wooden potting benches sell for on Amazon.
Here’s more information about the 2026 potting bench, according to Aldi:
- Easy to clean
- Features protective caps on table legs
- Includes 2 hook rails with 3 hooks on each side
- Features a galvanized metal worktop
- Dimensions: 29.9 x 14.5 x 36 inches
This is sold under the Belavi brand. Belavi is not a company. It’s the name Aldi puts on its various gardening supplies, all of which are sourced from various suppliers.
What We Don’t Know:
We haven’t purchased this wooden potting bench, so we don’t know how easily it assembles or how sturdy it is. Aldi also has not yet stated whether this comes with a warranty. We write open threads to provide readers with a space to talk about Aldi products.
Have you purchased the Belavi Wooden Potting Bench? Leave us a comment below.
What are measurements
Hi Kellie, please see my comments.
Paul Wasik
The 2025 model assembles easily and is sturdy enough. Of note, the protective caps on the legs are cosmetic. The caps do not cover the bottom of the legs. Also, we modified the placement of two back panels by attaching them to the outside , instead of the inside. We felt that you lose shelf space when you place the panel on the inside.
The bench assembles easily and the directions are clear. It took me about an hour and I consider my carpentry skills to be rudementary. You will need a phillips head screwdriver and a wrench or pliers to hold the nuts while tightening the bolts. The parts (nuts, washers, bolts and wood screws) are packaged in two paper envelopes. In my case the adhesive on the envelope flaps had dried out permitting them to open and allow all of the parts to spill out into the box. All of them were retrieved but if you do happen to lose one during assembly they are all common and should be easy to replace at your local hardware store. The wood is pine but it is finely milled and sanded. Pine absorbs moisture easily so the bench will benefit from a wood protector or painting. Demensions are as follows:
30″ wide, 14-1/2″deep, and 36-1/4″ high. Space between shelves are as follows: 10″ between top and middle shelf, 11″ between middle and bottom shelf and 10-3/4″ between bottom shelf and ground level. In my case the metal caps completely cover the bottom of the legs. My wife and I are pleased with the look of the shelf and it seems quite sturdy. The box says “made in china”.
Thank you for taking the time to post a detailed description. Very helpful!
Pretty Sure the wood is *White Cedar. It smelled! so amazing! pulling this potting bench from the box.
Didn’t see anywhere on box the wood species, or even that has a stainless top..
So pleasantly suprised.
Highly reccomend.