Fabric pot recommendation

[Thegermling]

I like how those look

These pots are the bees knees man. You can custom order them with a velcro strap on the side for transplanting or handles as well. Fabric pots need to be cut up for that. I know you can just plant it with the fabric pot into the ground or another container but they always seem to wear out.

 

[gold01ca]

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nice! the barter system

 

[Lordhooha]

These pots are the bees knees man. You can custom order them with a velcro strap on the side for transplanting or handles as well. Fabric pots need to be cut up for that. I know you can just plant it with the fabric pot into the ground or another container but they always seem to wear out.

I only use these kinds of pots for the final pot

 

[Flowki]

I'd recommend these as alternative over fab pots. They are rigid enough so that moving them around won't damage roots. The bottom mesh does not sit in the tray so run off will run clear, also helping to air prone lower roots while avoiding any anaerobic conditions. The side and bottom holes are bigger than fab pots while being plastic. The upside of that is they don't require any cleaning or have roots getting matted into them, algae also doesn't have a good place to set up shop. While they are not as easy to store as fab pots the lack of maintenance and quick long lasting re-usability makes up for it.

 

[mr. childs]

I'd recommend these as alternative over fab pots. They are rigid enough so that moving them around won't damage roots. The bottom mesh does not sit in the tray so run off will run clear, also helping to air prone lower roots while avoiding any anaerobic conditions. The side and bottom holes are bigger than fab pots while being plastic. The upside of that is they don't require any cleaning or have roots getting matted into them, algae also doesn't have a good place to set up shop. While they are not as easy to store as fab pots the lack of maintenance and quick long lasting re-usability makes up for it.

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try to use zip ties instead of the provided screws. over the last couple of years the plastic used to make the airpot has become thinner & easier to crack when using the given screws.

 

[Flowki]

try to use zip ties instead of the provided screws. over the last couple of years the plastic used to make the airpot has become thinner & easier to crack when using the given screws.

Yeah don't think they were ever going to win awards for over engineering ;p.

 

[mr. childs]

the older pots i got in 2008 were stronger, and didnt split so easy. i emailed the owners & they explained about the changes over the years.

 

[Midnight Warrior]

I'd recommend these as alternative over fab pots. They are rigid enough so that moving them around won't damage roots. The bottom mesh does not sit in the tray so run off will run clear, also helping to air prone lower roots while avoiding any anaerobic conditions. The side and bottom holes are bigger than fab pots while being plastic. The upside of that is they don't require any cleaning or have roots getting matted into them, algae also doesn't have a good place to set up shop. While they are not as easy to store as fab pots the lack of maintenance and quick long lasting re-usability makes up for it.

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These are my pot of choice, and they will pay for themselves in a few grows. Plus they look cool as shit IMO.

 

[hotrodharley]

Cheap reusable shopping bags are great. Cheap. Available at grocery stores in the volume you need at any time.

 

[xtsho]

I'd recommend these as alternative over fab pots. They are rigid enough so that moving them around won't damage roots. The bottom mesh does not sit in the tray so run off will run clear, also helping to air prone lower roots while avoiding any anaerobic conditions. The side and bottom holes are bigger than fab pots while being plastic. The upside of that is they don't require any cleaning or have roots getting matted into them, algae also doesn't have a good place to set up shop. While they are not as easy to store as fab pots the lack of maintenance and quick long lasting re-usability makes up for it.

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I almost bought some of those but the price drove me away. Fabric pots work just fine and when folded up take up hardly any space which is at a premium at my place.

 

[Flowki]

I almost bought some of those but the price drove me away. Fabric pots work just fine and when folded up take up hardly any space which is at a premium at my place.

I'm not knocking fab pots, both have subjective upsides, while objectively, both have shown to be better than not using the technology. I don't know if objectively one is better than the other for creating roots but logistically as you describe, it's pointless to argue. Like say, what's the point in owning a Ferrari if you live in a rural area surrounded by dirt tracks. In that environment a 4x4 is faster.

 

[Flowki]

These are my pot of choice, and they will pay for themselves in a few grows. Plus they look cool as shit IMO.

To me the upside was the rigidity, no worry of moving them around, on top of how maintenance free clean they stay. But, on the flip side if you get a gnat problem the bigger holes make life easier for them. If you were a grower who continually can not get gnats in check then the old style fab pots would be a wise choice until you over come that problem.

 

[Serverchris]

I've been using fabric pots for years and have tried numerous different brands. I just buy the cheapest black ones I can find anymore. Brand doesn't really matter.

Yeah I'm with you there, I like the 24/7 brand on amazon as some of the other cheaper ones weren't a perfect round shape so they sit kind of lopsided.

 

[xtsho]

Yeah I'm with you there, I like the 24/7 brand on amazon as some of the other cheaper ones weren't a perfect round shape so they sit kind of lopsided.

Even the cheap ones last for years.

 

[turbobuzz]

After considering all the comments, and factors, and doing more research, I have decided to try the Spring Pots. Supposedly they're a no brainer, so we'll see. They're fabric, but have a spring in them for ridgidity. Sounds good in theory.

 

[ChronicWonders.]

I have used the 24/7 bags from Amazon the last 3 years. I haven’t done any indoor grows with them, but they have held up outside through the seasons here in Minnesota for 3 years now. I use the 3, 5, and 7 gal bags for my plants, tomatoes and mini blackberry bushes. They have my business for now....these radicle bags though are piquing my interest.

 

[xtsho]

After considering all the comments, and factors, and doing more research, I have decided to try the Spring Pots. Supposedly they're a no brainer, so we'll see. They're fabric, but have a spring in them for ridgidity. Sounds good in theory.

Why? Once you fill them up you don't need any spring to keep them standing up. Enjoy.