Everything the root zone sits in. Fabric pots from 1 to 600 gallon, injection molded and thermoformed nursery pots, root pruning pots, plastic grow bags, saucers and pot elevators, plus the coco, perlite, vermiculite and clay pebbles that fill them.
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Choosing a container
The container decides how the root zone drains, breathes and handles heat, so it is worth choosing before anything else in the room.
- Fabric Pots: breathable fabric drains freely, does not trap heat and air prunes the roots, which builds a denser root mass. The widest size range, from 1 gallon up to 600 gallon beds.
- Plastic & Nursery Pots: rigid, reusable and easy to move. Injection molded pots are the heavy duty option, and thermoformed pots are the cost effective choice for large plant counts.
- Root Pruning Pots: rigid pots with side openings that combine the air pruning of fabric with the shape and handling of plastic.
- Plastic Grow Bags: the lowest cost per plant for single season runs, shipped flat in packs of 10 to 100.
What size pot do I need?
Size the pot to the finished plant, not the transplant. 1 to 3 gallon containers suit short cycles and high plant counts, 5 to 10 gallon is the common range for indoor flowering plants, and 15 to 45 gallon suits long season greenhouse and outdoor plants. Fabric pots from 100 to 600 gallon work as raised beds for living soil. The gallon size is listed in every product name.
Under the pot: saucers and elevators
Saucers catch runoff and protect the floor, and deep saucers hold enough water to bottom feed for days. Pot Elevators lift the pot above the standing water in the saucer so the media drains fully, which helps prevent root rot and mold.
Growing media
Coco & Growing Media covers coco coir in compressed bricks, loose bags and pre-filled grow bags, along with potting mixes, coco mats and clay pebbles. Perlite & Vermiculite are the two amendments used to tune any mix: perlite adds air space and drainage, and vermiculite holds water and nutrients.
Grow Pots, Containers & Growing Media FAQ
Are fabric pots better than plastic pots?
Fabric pots drain faster, run cooler and air prune the roots, which suits most container growing. Plastic pots hold moisture longer, last many seasons and are easier to move and clean. Many growers use plastic for early stages and fabric for the final container.
What size pot should I use?
1 to 3 gallon for short cycles and high plant counts, 5 to 10 gallon for most indoor flowering plants, and 15 gallon or larger for long season greenhouse and outdoor plants.
Do I need a saucer under a fabric pot?
Indoors, yes. Fabric pots drain through the base and the sides, so a saucer or a runoff tray protects the floor and lets you measure runoff.
What is the difference between perlite and vermiculite?
Perlite adds air space and drainage to a mix. Vermiculite holds water and nutrients. Many mixes use both.
Do you sell pots in case quantities?
Yes. Grow bags are sold in packs of 10 to 100, root pruning pots by the box and many nursery pots by the case or pallet.
