What Pots Are Best for Your Plants? Which Models to Choose?

What Pots Are Best for Your Plants? Which Models to Choose?

Are you planning on sowing seeds or producing seedlings? If so, production pots will be useful. Purchased wholesale, they allow you to save a lot of money. However, that's just the beginning of their advantages! They are excellent for large plantations of trees, flowers, and other plants. Moreover, there are many types of these pots, allowing you to perfectly match them to your needs.

Production Pots

Production pots are primarily used for propagating crops. They are also suitable for storing seedlings until a strong root system develops – at which point they can be placed in other, suitable pots. In winter, they provide excellent protection for plants.

Plants grown in production pots usually end up at fairs and in stores. However, amateurs – greenery enthusiasts who plant a huge number of plants each year – also make use of them. These types of pots provide optimal conditions for plant growth. Of course, the pot alone does not guarantee success, so lush crops – regular care is also essential.

Air-Pot Pots

One type of production pot worth noting is the so-called air-pot. These are breathable models that accelerate the growth of the plant's root system. If you're looking for the highest quality seedlings, these models are a hit.

Air-pot pots differ in construction from traditional ones. They are equipped with special walls, featuring outward-facing cones, as well as inward-facing cones – this characteristic construction is noticeable at first glance. Thanks to this design, plant roots can grow outward, beyond the pot, towards the open cones. The ends of these roots dehydrate and dry up, stopping their elongation.

However, the plant then sends a signal, prompting the roots – to compensate for losses – to spread sideways, inside the pots, which in turn causes rapid root ball growth. It's worth emphasizing again that the roots do not elongate but branch out – this results in a highly developed and expanded root system, allowing plants to better absorb various nutrients, thus providing growers with wonderful yields. In contrast, classic pots have flat walls that repel roots and stimulate a process based on elongating them without increasing root mass.

Thanks to their porous structure and greater aeration of the growing substrate, air-pot pots provide better conditions for the development of bacteria. This increases the amount of nutrients for the plants. Moreover, these models ensure optimal ventilation and proper access to sunlight for the side root structures.

Our air-pot pots are made from durable materials, allowing for multiple uses. However, the biggest benefits of using them are faster harvests. Plants grown in such pots are more resistant to diseases. It's also important that they have much less contact with pesticides and fungicides. They do not need to be transplanted too often, which means time savings for you. Plants can also grow in them longer than one season. When transplanted, they adapt much faster.

Fabric Pots

Fabric pots, also known as "grow bags" or "plant fabric bags," are distinguished by providing excellent growing conditions. They can be used with many types of plants, allowing them to develop beautifully. What are fabric pots made from? It turns out they are made from dense yet soft fabric that perfectly adapts to the needs of plants. This breathable material ensures that roots do not get entangled and can take up as many nutrients from the soil as they need. Fabric pots guarantee optimal oxygen access, resulting in evenly rooted plants. Moreover, compact soil clumps do not form on the pot walls. The roots grow in a manner similar to that in the aforementioned air-pot pots.

Fabric pots have another great feature. What is it? They protect against overwatering plants, which happens more often than one might think. Water does not accumulate inside because if there is too much, it seeps through the fabric. This eliminates the problem of standing water pools, and thus rot, as water is drained from the bottom. If you're using such a pot indoors, it is essential to place it on a saucer or base. It's worth noting that these models also regulate the root zone temperature, thanks to air ventilation and release through the porous fabric, thereby extending the growth cycle of plants.

Not to forget, fabric pots are exceptionally durable and have a high resistance to UV rays. They are perfect for both indoor and outdoor use and hydroponic growing. Remember, plants in fabric pots need watering in smaller amounts but more frequently.

Fabric pots can be used for many seasons, and if they get dirty, they can simply be washed at a low temperature. Another advantage is their portability and light weight, making them excel even in small spaces. When not in use, they can be folded and stored in a drawer, taking up minimal space. These pots are incredibly versatile - some customers use them as toy baskets for children when not used for growing. The material they are made from is usually recyclable, making them an environmentally friendly choice. You can mostly find round and square pots among them, and some models are equipped with practical handles.

Plastic Pots Many production pots are made of plastic. They are usually made from a special type of plastic that is resistant to minor damages, scratches, cracking, and deformation. They are not affected by UV radiation or other adverse weather conditions, such as low temperatures or humidity. They also block light from reaching the roots. Plastic pots are particularly favored by nurserymen and wholesalers. The primary advantage of plastic pots is their low cost, but for many customers, the quality of these products also matters.

Plastic pots are perfect for comfortably growing plants. Round pots fit the shape of the hand perfectly, allowing you to move them from one place to another efficiently. They are slightly shallower than square models, but you can still plant succulent compositions or annual plants in them. Square models are designed mainly for nursery purposes. They are less convenient than oval pots.

Plastic is also very light, making pots made from it incredibly easy to transport. However, if you plan to transport plants, choose models with thicker walls. Such plastic will provide solid protection. Plastic pots also have holes at the bottom, allowing them to drain excess water.

The plastic models offered at Growshop.org vary in appearance and technical parameters. This allows you to perfectly match them to the needs and requirements of your plants, enabling you to successfully grow various species, from roses to chrysanthemums, from ornamental shrubs to fruits and vegetables. Plastic pots are suitable for both manual and mechanized planting, i.e., using automatic feeders.

Peat Pots

Peat pots are an ideal choice for everyone interested in seed sowing and seedling production. They provide optimal conditions for growth and germination, eliminating the need for pricking out and transplanting the young plants. This includes maintaining the right level of moisture and temperature, which enables the roots to grow faster, simplifying plant production and planting significantly.

Peat pots are most commonly made from wood pulp or cellulose mass, with peat usually constituting only about 50% of their composition. In some cases, however, it can reach up to 70%. Lime is also included in their makeup, neutralizing the pH level. During production, all these components are mixed together and then shaped using a press.

In stores, you can mostly find square and round peat pots. Among them are also individual models as well as ones tightly connected together (consisting of 6-12 compartments) – the choice depends on the amount of space you manage and the species you plan to sow. Individual models work well for plants that are very sensitive to damage, while combined specimens are used for producing seedlings in larger quantities. The former offer limited space and good air access, while the latter provide greater stability and ease of even watering.

Peat pots are also known for their great user convenience. However, if you want to use them, remember the need to prepare the appropriate substrate. It's also important that even the smallest piece of the pot does not remain exposed to air, as this will not yield the expected results.

Peat pots are an environmentally friendly solution. After being placed in the soil, there's no need to remove them or extract the plants from their casing. Over time, the pots biodegrade, simultaneously providing the plants with essential nutrients (acting as a unique type of food) and also enriching the soil. They save time and prevent the mess that comes with transplanting plants. Additionally, they protect plants from diseases and mechanical damage, and they are lightweight and inexpensive. There's no need for repeated washing and disinfecting of peat pots, and their cost is lower than that of reusable models.

Trays for Pots Besides pots, you will surely find plant saucers helpful as well. These practical accessories collect excess water. Some growers also use them for bottom-watering plants – in this case, water is poured directly into the saucer instead of into the pot. It turns out that the root system in such situations absorbs water on its own. At growshop.org, we offer a wide selection of plant saucers, in various sizes and shapes. Check our offer and learn more!