{"title":"Fabric Pots","description":"\u003cp\u003eFabric pots are the default container for coco and soil growers, and for good reason. When roots reach a plastic wall they turn and circle. When they reach fabric, the tips meet air and stop, and the plant grows a dense mass of fine feeder roots instead. That is air pruning. We stock our own \u003ca href=\"\/products\/fabric-pots\"\u003eFabric Pots\u003c\/a\u003e from 5L to 50L and \u003ca href=\"\/products\/budtrainer-fabric-budpots\"\u003eBudTrainer Fabric Budpots\u003c\/a\u003e from 11L to 58L.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy fabric beats plastic\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoots air prune at the wall instead of circling.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcess water drains freely, so roots get more air.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe honest catch: fabric dries out faster, so you water more often.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWant air pruning in a rigid pot you can reuse? Try the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/root-air-pruning-pots\"\u003ePlastic Root Air Pruning Pots\u003c\/a\u003e in 21L, 28L and 50L.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhich size for which plant?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePot size\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSuits\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eOn the shelf\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHerbs, lettuce and young plants before they move up\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFabric Pots 5L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10 to 15L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThe standard single plant in a tent. Chillies, capsicum, compact plants\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFabric Pots 10L and 15L, Budpots 11L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e19 to 30L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLarge plants such as tomatoes. More buffer, longer between waterings\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFabric Pots 20L, 25L and 30L, Budpots 19L and 27L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e38L and up\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLong-season plants and living soil, which needs volume\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFabric Pots 40L and 50L, Budpots 38L and 58L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFill them with \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/coco-coir\"\u003ecoco coir\u003c\/a\u003e, stand them in \u003ca href=\"\/products\/drain-away-trays-black\"\u003edrain away trays\u003c\/a\u003e, and check your run-off with a \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/ph-ec-meters\"\u003epH and EC meter\u003c\/a\u003e. New to it? \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/start-here\"\u003eStart here\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFabric pot questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat size fabric pot should I use?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor most plants in a tent, 11 to 15L is the sweet spot. Go 20 to 30L for big plants like tomatoes, and 40L or more for living soil. Smaller pots need watering more often.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDo fabric pots dry out faster?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The walls breathe, so water leaves through the sides as well as the base. That is good for roots, but it means more frequent watering, especially in coco or in hot weather.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAre fabric pots better than plastic pots?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor root health, usually yes. Fabric air prunes the roots and drains freely. Plastic holds water longer, which can suit growers who cannot water often. Air pruning plastic pots sit in between.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat tray do I put a fabric pot on?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA tray that catches the run-off. Our Drain Away Trays come in a 15 inch (400mm) size for 10 to 30L pots and a 22 inch (550mm) size for 50 to 90L pots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e\n{\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n  \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n  \"mainEntity\": [\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"Question\",\n      \"name\": \"What size fabric pot should I use?\",\n      \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n        \"text\": \"For most plants in a tent, 11 to 15L is the sweet spot. Go 20 to 30L for big plants like tomatoes, and 40L or more for living soil. Smaller pots need watering more often.\"\n      }\n    },\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"Question\",\n      \"name\": \"Do fabric pots dry out faster?\",\n      \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n        \"text\": \"Yes. 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This makes it simple to remove the plant for transplanting and to reuse the pot.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e300 g\/m2 fabric thickness\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I care for fabric pots?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFabric pots are relatively low-maintenance. Here are a few tips for caring for them:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater your plants regularly:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eAs mentioned above, fabric pots can dry out more quickly than traditional pots. Be sure to water your plants regularly, especially during hot weather.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFertilize your plants as needed:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eFabric pots do not retain nutrients as well as traditional pots. 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