VEVOR Metal Raised Garden Bed, 8 x 4 x 2 ft Outdoor Galvanized Planter Garden Box, Open Bottom Design, Large Planter Raised Bed for Growing Vegetables, Flowers, Herbs, and Succulents, Dark Gray

It just serves to protect the outer paint; removing it is also fine.

The paint used in this planting bed does not meet food-grade safety standards and cannot be used in food.

This can be used normally for 1–2 years without any problems.

There is no marking to indicate which side goes out, and the product does not have a bottom — it is open on both ends. if this answer does not resolve the current issue, please contact us again for assistance.

Yes, you can assemble several of these end-to-end to make 24–32 ft long beds, but they are modular units that require staking or fastening if you want a stable, continuous structure.