If you are interested in the containers featured in this video, they can be purchased here: amzn.to/4aCLs22 The container size featured in this video is 15-gal, which is ideal for most fruit trees, but they come in smaller sizes as well. I'm also using the 10-gal containers for my coffee plants, and they are also excellent quality. Please be advised the above link is an Amazon affiliate link, so if you choose to use it, I would receive a small commission at no cost to you.
@2269tah4 ай бұрын
I bought the 5 pack of these 15 gallon sized these like you suggested when you put this video out and I love them too. Today in 2024, I need more and the price for the same thing is only up to $16.30 each when you buy the 10 Pack using the same link you give. That includes the shipping. HOWEVER, there are Other places that show up when you google 15 gallon pots that sell them for as low as $8 each but they rip you off on the shipping which is $200 plus!!!!
@larrytischler5702 жыл бұрын
For black containers here in Texas, we often use a larger outside container with an air gap to the potting container to keep the blazing sun from baking citrus roots.
@gigihenderson8567 Жыл бұрын
I’m out here in California. I’ve got some very large containers where I won’t be able to do that, but have been accumulating the insulating bubble wrap, (the silver kind), that I’ll be able to hang on the sun side of the pots.
@bytemuncher1 Жыл бұрын
Not pretty, but you could wrap the black container with aluminum foil. Might also scare birds and critters away.
@Earthy-Artist Жыл бұрын
What a great tip, thank you!
@larrytischler570 Жыл бұрын
My friend John Panzarella had over 200 citrus varieties, mostly in pots, before the freeze two years ago. He says if you want citrus to produce fruit, keep it slighly confined in the container. If you move it into a much larger container, it usually will put its effort into vegatative growth and give little or no fruit until it gets confined. So only go up one or two a sizes at a time.
@glenncordova40276 ай бұрын
You can paint them with enamel paint.
@carolynsteele51163 жыл бұрын
My husband and I gather pots like that for free by following landscaping companies. When they finish with a job they throw away all the pots...every size. We just raid the dumpster after they leave.
@TheMillennialGardener3 жыл бұрын
I've tried raiding the dumpsters at the big box stores, but I couldn't find pots large enough or heavy duty enough, and they rarely had lips to pick them up. They're usually the thin thermo-molded things. Mostly, what I found were the flimsy 3-5 gallon pots, which I use for temporary potting. I know it sounds crazy, but I REALLY wanted all my containers to be uniform and exactly the same. I'm an engineer and things being asymmetrical really bothers me.
@carolynsteele51163 жыл бұрын
@@TheMillennialGardener Best to get the pots that the professional landscaping companies use, they’re very high quality.
@ladytreco15183 жыл бұрын
I recently saw some landscapers planting trees at my work. They had huge pots. Was tempted to ask them for the pots but was running late for work. Agh
@debraarizona48092 жыл бұрын
Genus idea, Thanks 😊
@cheryllaurence98472 жыл бұрын
Very smart!
@marilynwhite21552 жыл бұрын
Another excellent video and answered my questions perfectly. Don't ever cut back on your explanations. Detailed to perfection, thank you.
@TheMillennialGardener2 жыл бұрын
You’re welcome! Glad it was helpful!
@deepdabbler3 күн бұрын
So glad you explained how nursery pots are sized. This had been a big mystery for me till now and bothered the heck out of me.😊
@renaezinsky5323 жыл бұрын
Thank you so, so much! I’ve been struggling with this very dilemma myself. I need to keep my fruit trees in pots and mobile due to my grow zone and the sheer amount of wildlife that tries to feast on all my hard work. Lol I just want to say, you are by far my favorite channel. A passionate educator with a scientific perspective yet completely approachable...you rock!
@TheMillennialGardener3 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for the kind words. I really appreciate that; more than you know. I'm glad I could out in some ways. I generally don't like hawking products unless they're something I really believe will help people and add value, and I'm glad to hear this did it for you.
@lorr.jones88873 жыл бұрын
I lucked out when a new empty house on my block was being landscaped. The company left 20+ three gallon nursery pots off to the side. The thick type, not the thin plastic. I picked them up of course.
@TheMillennialGardener3 жыл бұрын
That's a lucky find, indeed. Thanks for watching!
@roccoconte29603 жыл бұрын
its amazing you eather pay 40.00 or find them by the side of the road.
@Alex-zs7rv2 жыл бұрын
@@roccoconte2960 Ha! So true!!!
@nomdeguerre84642 жыл бұрын
So, you stole them.
@chriswhinery925 Жыл бұрын
@@nomdeguerre8464 Depends. If the landscaping company was done with the project and not coming back, then he didn't steal from them, he just picked up their trash that they irresponsibly left behind when they were done.
@christine37943 жыл бұрын
I’ve been using these type of nursery pots for years for my fig trees. Everything is on drip and they do really well in zone nine
@TheMillennialGardener3 жыл бұрын
That's great to hear! I hope to set up drip this spring. Thanks for watching!
@jeannekeller12753 жыл бұрын
I just got my delivery of #15s ordered thru your Amazon storefront and you are not kidding! These are some sturdy, hulking buckets! Now I just have to haul the potting soil and do the up-potting. Thanks again.
@TheMillennialGardener3 жыл бұрын
They’re the real deal. Glad you like them!
@johnliberty36472 жыл бұрын
I went shooping around for dirt cheap pots for my fruit trees.. Nothing beats a nursery pot because of that UV protection. Sometimes you have to paint 1/3 of the pot white so on those very hot days you can turn white side south and prevent root burn on the roots up against the pot.
@TheMillennialGardener2 жыл бұрын
I've never had a problem. I think the fear of black pots is largely overstated. It's incredibly hot here during the summer, and I grow in black pots on top of black weed barrier in full sun for 12 hours, and I've never had a single problem.
@amandaskrywer37002 жыл бұрын
Amanda from South Africa here.Thank you so much for this informative video. I only started in 2022 with fruit trees, watched a lot of video's on the subject. Your video ticked all the boxes for the questions I had especially the color. Most gardeners use black pots and I wondered why - now I know. I found almost the exact pots at a local store - way cheaper than half wine barrel pots or any other decorative container. Thank you
@kobusdewet500411 ай бұрын
Hi Amanda, hoe gaan dit daar in SA? 😊
@TheMillennialGardener3 жыл бұрын
Have you found the perfect container for your fruit trees? Let us know in the Comments below!
@majesticnailsandspainflori31853 жыл бұрын
Yes I just found a whole sale pots for my figs. They are 15 gallon and they sell a pouch of 18 for $56 plug tax. These pots are the same ones that nurseries use. Love them
@michellechew7243 жыл бұрын
@@majesticnailsandspainflori3185 may I know which website or company you buy from ? I need 50 pots for my fig tree . Thanks
@majesticnailsandspainflori31853 жыл бұрын
@@michellechew724 called bwi
@the4wus3 жыл бұрын
Sucks. Watched the video thinking he’d list where he bought his pots from but noooo 🙁
@TheMillennialGardener3 жыл бұрын
@@the4wus they’re the very top link in my Amazon Storefront. The first on the top left. Problem is the video caused a run on the pots so they’re out of stock and only up to #10’s remain. They will surely be restocked soon so keep an eye out.
@TheMillennialGardener3 жыл бұрын
Interest from this video has caused fluctuating stock of the #15’s from the seller’s account linked in my Amazon Storefront. If the item does not appear, keep checking as the stock is routinely updated. I’m sure they weren’t expecting the sudden sales spike. Thanks to all who are interested!
@Julietwright19893 жыл бұрын
Following!!! Can you send me the link to order a few?
@debfr53073 жыл бұрын
I cant find a link either. I also can't find your Amazon store for the link, fyi.
@TheMillennialGardener3 жыл бұрын
@@Julietwright1989 it is linked in my Amazon Storefront in the video description. Amazon is very stringent with where you place their links so I must allude to the video description.
@TheMillennialGardener3 жыл бұрын
@@debfr5307 it is in the video description. Click SEE MORE if you’re on a computer or the arrow if you’re on your phone. It is the first link under the video description. The containers are linked in the top left of the store. However, the #15’s are currently out of stock. I anticipate they’ll be restocked soon enough.
@TheMillennialGardener3 жыл бұрын
@@Julietwright1989 they are back in stock.
@darrendonovan66793 жыл бұрын
Great video! You explained something that I've always wanted to know. Those 15-gallon pots never really looked like they could hold 15 gallons. Now I know why. Lol. Thank you.
@TheMillennialGardener3 жыл бұрын
I was always confused about that, too! Isn't it so convoluted? Liquid isn't compressible, but soil is, so the container size is LISTED in uncompressed soil but MEASURED in compressed soil! #15 = 12 GAL, which means 15 gallons of uncompressed soil = 12 gallons of compressed soil (or liquid). What a head-scratcher.
@jaytibby2 жыл бұрын
@@TheMillennialGardener have you ever considered the 20gal brute trash containers. Can be easily move with built in handles.
@truthbetold89153 жыл бұрын
I picked these up from a thrift store. Wonderful catch-alls in the garden and storage bins in the garage.
@TheMillennialGardener3 жыл бұрын
If you were able to find these exact pots, you scored big time. This make and model is top notch. Thanks for watching!
@mssavedin92 Жыл бұрын
those pots are the best! Thats what weve been using. We grow lots on our deck (which gets super hot during the BC heat domes so we wrap them with foil bubble wrap.
@maupinmaupin14723 жыл бұрын
those giant tree pots are pure gold. they're good for container gardening for vegetables too. since they drain, they are ideal for waste collection outside. they aren't brittle like other plastics. you have to order special saucers for hot weather, however. 14" saucers work well. I have a dolly for big propane cans used by welders. It works perfectly for the big tree pots.
@TheMillennialGardener3 жыл бұрын
The base of my containers are a little more than 14", so I think I'll need 16" saucers for the summer. What's crazy is the cost of those saucers are almost half the cost of the pots. I should have gotten into the injection molding business because the margins are crazy 😆 The pots themselves are fantastic.
@GuyAnthonyDeMarco5 ай бұрын
I container garden using used cattle lick tubs. They had minerals in them out in the field for cattle to lick on. I normally get them for around five bucks each. They're UV resistant and very heavy duty. Just make sure to add in some drain holes.
@margareth15043 жыл бұрын
Hey great video - i recently sourced similar size pots for fruit trees too. Was hoping this choice was a good one and its great to see someone else having success with this. To move the trees in pots around the yard, I drag them using a nice large ish scooped shovel with a long handle. Perhaps it works a bit like a sled. After lifting the pot up on one side I slide the shovel scoop right under the pot, then let it down so the pot is sitting right over the shovel scoop. Using the shovel handle I then drag the pot easily over the grass to a new location. Its quite effortless for me this way. Sometimes I hold the plant trunk or stem to keep it from wobbling while dragging or get another person to hold that steady while i drag it. Oftentimes it works well without help and the pot pretty much stays on the shovel scoop during the travel, you just gauge the right speed and balance. Its worked over gravelly surface, pebbles, grass, up and down sloping land too without any noticable damage to the grass etc. Dont know how it would go on hard concrete surfaces, and it could possibly rip into plastic . Its my alternative to picking up a large pot. The curve on the shovel scoop allows the handle to lift up enough to drag the pot along. Another shovel with a very straight scoop area or short handle probably wouldnt do this job. Great video. Thanks so much.
@TheMillennialGardener3 жыл бұрын
Have you considered purchasing a hand truck? That's what I'm going to do. We usually get a hurricane or tropical storm at some point, so it's only a matter of time until I have to cart them into the garage. A 700lb-rated hand truck with pneumatic tires is only $35 at Harbor Freight, so I think I'm going to pick one up.
@CovertOpsXX3 жыл бұрын
Excellent advice!! I’ve been frustrated for years that big plastic containers are so ridiculously expensive. I just bought 10 of these (got 11 😁). I also bought 5 of the larger ones (25 gal). They are a little more expensive but huge and still way cheaper than anything else! Almost the same volume as a 24” box. Thank you for the awesome tip! And your excellent video on pruning avocado trees. Subscribed! 👍🏼
@alicejohnson90802 жыл бұрын
Where did you purchase your buckets from?
@BriarRose742 жыл бұрын
@@alicejohnson9080 - he’s got a link to them in his Amazon store, it’s in the Description area.
@JusticeAlways Жыл бұрын
Carbon black is the best UV inhibitor additive for olefin plastics (HDPE /PP). It's also the cheapest. I worked in the plastics molding industry many years - a plastics chemical engineer explained it to me. The Blue 5 gal bucket deteriorated because of no UV protection. There are UV additives for colored plastics but is very expensive - mostly used on automotive parts. Great video. 👍
@VinuNairT2 ай бұрын
Is that why the white buckets don't deteriorate like that never had any issues with them
@craiglozzi53912 жыл бұрын
Great video with lots of good information and a little sense of humor thrown in! Thanks so much!
@katiem9644 Жыл бұрын
I love these pots. Especially because they are wide at the bottom and dont tip over as easily as many other pots.
@TheMillennialGardener Жыл бұрын
They're fantastic! I've struggled with wind blowing my pots over constantly where I live, since it's so windy here with my proximity to the coast and hurricane frequency. These NEVER MOVE! I just got a whole pack of the #10's that I'll be using for different trees. They're so exceptionally nice that I'm going to make a video on them, too.
@vardhan2392 жыл бұрын
YOU ROCK MAN!! Thanks for putting all the details in the comments.
@TheMillennialGardener2 жыл бұрын
You’re welcome!
@manhunter3429Ай бұрын
Thanks man for putting in all the hard work to find these for us. God bless you.
@LOUDMOUTHFLAVORS2 жыл бұрын
Thus video was great and very detailed! Finally someone who answers all my questions about containers.
@TheMillennialGardener2 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful! Thanks so much for watching!
@oldgloryhillfarmturtlewoma91326 ай бұрын
I ask farmers and ranchers for used (empty) mineral tubs. These tubs come filled with minerals for cattle. Ranchers usually have lots of empty ones because they are purchased regularly. I’ve never had to pay for them. They look to be a bit bigger around than the 15 gal ones you’re using. On a side note, bakers will tell you, you must compact approximately 1 1/2 cups brown sugar in order to fill a 1 cup measure. 😊
@TheMillennialGardener3 жыл бұрын
If you're interested in the #15 containers, see my Amazon Storefront in the video description for the link. TIMESTAMPS for convenience: 0:00 6 Criteria For Choosing The Best Nursery Pot 3:16 How Nursery Container Size Is Calculated 5:30 Nursery Container Cost 7:50 Nursery Container Durability And UV Resistance 9:45 Importance Of Nursery Container Color 11:35 Nursery Pots VS. 5 Gallon Buckets 13:23 Adventures With Dale
@JennySimon2063 жыл бұрын
Cool
@debfr53073 жыл бұрын
Found your Amazon storefront, ordered the #15 pots. Thanks for the directions. Great video, liked and subscribed 👍
@TheMillennialGardener3 жыл бұрын
Thank you! I appreciate it!
@progressnotperfection99203 жыл бұрын
They only have 10 gallons and smaller I just checked.
@txdesign53613 жыл бұрын
No 15 gallon pots left :(
@kmw43593 жыл бұрын
Love the canine photobomb racing by. :)
@TheMillennialGardener3 жыл бұрын
Dale’s more like a photo missile than a photo bomb 😂
@danielrowe2174 Жыл бұрын
I found those handled party tubs from Aldi's that are probably about 15-20 gallons with the rope handle's and only paid $9 a piece. They were seasonal items and grabbed 2 when I had the chance. I drilled holes in the bottom to allow drainage and my Meyer lemon and Thornless Key lime and doing very well in them.
@Athabina3 жыл бұрын
your containers look like an excellent size and wise choice; congrats!
@TheMillennialGardener3 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Thanks for watching.
@patriciawalters67782 жыл бұрын
Great info! And I LOVED Dale's cameo!
@TheMillennialGardener2 жыл бұрын
Dale always gets his own segment in all my videos. He's the real star ⭐
@great07893 жыл бұрын
I found that adding 3" to 4" of grass clippings to the top soil of my containers cooled the soil significantly during the hot Summer months... while also adding water retention and fertilizer. It attracts worms too... I just went to your store front and added a 10pack to my cart. Thanks!!!
@TheMillennialGardener3 жыл бұрын
Grass works very well if you have a weed free lawn. Here, we grow centipede grass, which is loaded with seeds, so it doesn’t make good mulch. The only problem with grass is it will decompose very quickly since it is rich in nitrogen and contains little “browns,” so you’ll need to replenish often. Thanks for the order. I think you’ll love the pots.
@great07893 жыл бұрын
@@TheMillennialGardener The trick is to get the clippings deep enough to mold/keep seeds from being able to germinate... but shallow enough not to hot compost/liquify the grass clippings. I add grass clippings a few times a year. The top layer turns super white/like hay. Then when I come back and add a layer later on it is now the brown base that is getting green added to the top. I plan to use the pots to add a large potted fig tree to the end of my raised garden beds... and potted potatoes in between the rows that I don't have to dig up. I will just pour the pot into my large garden wagon and pick out the potatoes.
@angelaefferson44092 жыл бұрын
I use 5gal buckets as well and they r doing well, I plain on replanting them in a dryer Barrel this spring
@TheMillennialGardener2 жыл бұрын
I find the 5 gallon buckets work for 1-2 years. The UV rays from the sun eat them alive. Some people try to "save money" by buying other containers, like those plastic buckets for drinks, but they only last 1-2 years before they will shatter when you try and move them. I recommend spending the extra few dollars up front, because these are UV resistant and will last 10-20 years or longer. In the long run, these containers are far cheaper because if you buy non-UV treated pots, you'll be replacing them repeatedly.
@DavidLaFerney3 жыл бұрын
I found you last year and was inspired to take some air layers from the Brown Turkey fig that has never produced fruit because of my (mid TN) climate. I moved them out a week ago into the mild spring weather and they are just starting to leaf out. I’m hopeful to get some fruit. Because of you - just thought you might want to know.
@TheMillennialGardener3 жыл бұрын
That's AWESOME! I am thrilled to be a source of motivation. If the Brown Turkey doesn't work out for you, don't worry. I can recommend you dozens of other incredible figs. Much of Tennessee is pretty good for figs. They do well in mild Zone 7's.
@analuizanb Жыл бұрын
Your thorough analysis and explanation are appreciated. Thank you
@GreenMonsterDee42011 ай бұрын
Put some type of tarp cover for your big pots. I notice after I did that the tree leaves staring popping up and the dirt stays wet longer. My tree is loving it
@aliciaguerra-salazar58543 жыл бұрын
Congratulations on your new pots. Seriously, we want to see a healthy fig tree root, leaves, growth and lots of fruit, in a Lowes pot it is impossible. Now you have to put the accelerator on and start fast so that they perform well in spring, you will see the difference.
@TheMillennialGardener3 жыл бұрын
I've had incredible success with 5 gallon buckets, but they'll require annual root pruning and refreshing. I'm trying to get away from that. These should be something more long-term. Hoping it becomes an every 2-3 year thing.
@greatpix2 жыл бұрын
I'd recommend looking for a light colored container or spray painting the outside of a black one to white light color. The black plastic absorbs the heat and can cook the roots of your plant.
@TheMillennialGardener2 жыл бұрын
I think that’s one of those Internet myths. It gets extremely hot here, and my plants love the black containers. They are never hot. They don’t even get warm to the touch. Almost all nursery containers are black. If that were truly a problem, the industry would have changed that. The fact that every nursery grows in black containers is evidence it doesn’t really matter. Save your hard earned money on paint if you ask me.
@greatpix2 жыл бұрын
@@TheMillennialGardener I'm in the Utah desert 100*+ from June 1st to sometime in Sept. (This year has actually been a few degrees cooler but we did break a record of 117* this Summer)
@HungNguyen-pi5vd3 жыл бұрын
I bought these same ones for my trees a couple months back. They are so perfect for the reasons you have stated in this video. I need to order another 10 for next year because I bought and rooted more fig varieties this year.
@TheMillennialGardener3 жыл бұрын
Definitely buy them ASAP before the prices increase for the growing season. I find it's best to order during the off-season. I love these things already!
@bartektodde3 ай бұрын
You can use a Rubbermaid Brute 20 gallon trash can too. Melt a drain hole on the bottom of the trash can with a heat gun.
@TheMillennialGardener3 ай бұрын
Be careful. Most containers are not UV treated and will fall apart in a couple seasons in the sun. It's *very* important to use a UV stabilized material or you'll be replacing them constantly. These pots will last indefinitely since they're designed for non-stop outdoor usage. Storage containers, typically, are not.
@castrogovianni3 жыл бұрын
Nice find. Great deal; Those are not expensive. You should get more while they are available. 🌲
@TheMillennialGardener3 жыл бұрын
They're currently sold out. Hopefully 11 will be enough since I gave up my source 😅
@toosense3 жыл бұрын
Great size. I just paid $25 for mine at a local store, which was ok since I only have 6 trees in containers. They are decorative, UV resistant, double walled, have a thick lip for grip, and come with a 10 year warranty. I was fine with a cost of $2.50 a year. I feel like I got a good deal since they sell for $40 online. They are a similar size to these which is perfect for mobility. Also easy to slide onto a dolly, if they're too angled they don't fit on the footplate or fall off easily. A strap or bungee cord helps keep them stable. Thanks for sharing, the uniformity of your orchard will look MUCH nicer than all those colorful and random buckets.
@TheMillennialGardener3 жыл бұрын
I should have gotten into the injection molded pot business. Can you imagine these things sell for such a price? I understand it's quite costly to set up the molds and the machinery, but once you recoup your investment you must be printing money 😂 With the 5 gallon buckets, I have to water daily. I'm hoping this will cut back on my frequency come June.
@toosense3 жыл бұрын
The Millennial Gardener definitely a missed opportunity since so many more people are gardening since the pandemic. I saw some great looking square pots that I loved because they'd be so easy to transport, only about 20"square.. they were $70 each. Smh I cant justify spending that much for resin pots. If I decide to grow more trees I will buy the ones you shared, they really are a perfect size. Thanks.
@toosense3 жыл бұрын
The Millennial Gardener PS.. it's not too late to start the business. :)
@DavidLaFerney3 жыл бұрын
I inherited 2 of these a couple of years ago, but haven’t been able to source more. The ones I have may be 10 years old and are like new. Thanks!
@TheMillennialGardener3 жыл бұрын
Excellent. The idea of these lasting a decade makes me very happy. Thanks for watching!
@Beentherebefore111 ай бұрын
I love, love your videos. Been a fan quite a while. I am 68, gardened 45 years and I ALWAYS learn something great from your videos. They are clear and precise. Question. I have been using cattle feed tubs from the feed store, abt. $5 ea. Lasting years, I planted some figs in 6 of them last spring. They have sunk down in the pot. Do you just add a few inches of dirt or completely repot? Thanks love to Dale.
@alexandervelazquez23192 жыл бұрын
Check with your local ranchers. Here in Texas our ranchers tend to put out their protein tubs out for people to take sometimes free and sometimes 5 bucks per tub. All I do is drill a hole the size of whatever rope I have and create handles.... and the same thing for the drain holes.
@lesiadziuma60903 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing the information on pots. 👍
@TheMillennialGardener3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@Mark4WorldPeace3 жыл бұрын
Those looks fantastic! Thanks for sharing.I do hope they last a number of years
@TheMillennialGardener3 жыл бұрын
I hope so too! Thanks for watching!
@roseoreillysievers60573 жыл бұрын
When I bought my house last year, the seller left a 10 gallon pot for free. I've been tryig to decide if I can plant a fruit tree in it. thanks for your video.
@TheMillennialGardener3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@farmerbob45543 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the informative video. I’ve repurposed those #15 containers from purchased fruit trees and I’ve been able to beg others from a couple of local nurseries. I can never score as many as I need so I’m a buyer.
@TheMillennialGardener3 жыл бұрын
I should have gotten into the injection molded nursery pot business because the mark-up on these things are crazy! If you scored these exact containers repurposed, you hit the jackpot. They're nice. I just up-potted two more trees today and they're stellar. Thanks for watching!
@farmerbob45543 жыл бұрын
@@TheMillennialGardener The ones I have are good for 3-4 seasons then the bottoms start to crack and render them useless. They’re not near the quality that you found. They’re actually great for container tomatoes. The soil warms up quicker in the Spring and the plants get a head start over in-ground plantings. Same with eggplant, okra and other heat loving plants. Thanks again for sourcing these containers. Do you have any experience with those fabric grow bags? I bought three just to try out.
@maryb40013 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing your great finds 👍 I need to get some for my fig trees 😊
@TheMillennialGardener3 жыл бұрын
You’re welcome! Happy to help. Figs will be going in mine as well.
@Alex-zs7rv2 жыл бұрын
This is one of the absolute BEST videos I've ever seen on ANY subject! Covered in detail everything I was looking for! And I happen to be in eastern NC too! I want to order one of these. How do I buy just one? Thanks!
@TheMillennialGardener2 жыл бұрын
They're only shipped in 5-packs or 10-packs. Buying an individual container would be crazy, because they'd have to ship it in the same size box. You'd probably pay $30 for a single pot, since I'm sure there is a ~$25-30 base packaging and shipping charge worked into the price. The 10-pack is by far the best deal.
@RobiDawn-q4f3 ай бұрын
if you look for these in Australia. Look up grow pots in bunnings
@OMWP32 ай бұрын
Those are the best pots! I’m gonna put my banana plant in one also
@patriciamoalusi3103 жыл бұрын
THANK YOU SIR FOR VALUABLE INFORMATION/ INSIGHT/KNOWLEDGE. I WAS SCEPTICAL TO USE POTS FOR GROWING FRUIT TREES IN P0TS.YOU MOTIVATED ME TO USE POTS THAT I HAVE AT HOME.I FOUND YOUR CHANNEL BY CHANCE 🤗 .NEW SUBSCRIBE. FROM SOUTH AFRICA. GAUTENG REGION. JOHANNESBURG 🇿🇦 👏👏👏
@TheMillennialGardener3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for subscribing! I really appreciate it.
@AyahuascaSage2 жыл бұрын
Planted 4 different varieties of blueberries in those resin half wine barrel containers you described. The stated volume of them is 13.5 gallons (not sure whether that's liquid or compacted soil volume, but with a 20" diameter at the top and 14" of height, the pots are quite large). I will definitely agree that they are not the easiest pots to handle--I recently had to bring my blueberries into the garage because of a cold snap with expected frost--definitely would help if the pots had something on the top to grip onto. That said, they do look a bit nicer than the nursery planters, and they *seem* fairly durable, but I've only had them for about 7 months or so at this point. I definitely don't look forward to trying to get my blueberries out of them to deal with root pruining and refreshing the soil!
@williamlynch8044 ай бұрын
I just bought a couple of these today. How well are they holding up for you 2 years later?
@AyahuascaSage4 ай бұрын
@@williamlynch804 Still holding up great. Definitely satisfied with them. I think they're a good choice for a fruit plant you need to keep potted for a few years.
@02155Tony3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for another great video. Just what I was looking for and right to the point. Oh by the way, DALE boy is getting very spoiled!! My Golden is a 95 pound BABY !
@TheMillennialGardener3 жыл бұрын
I'm glad it was helpful. Dale is 62 lbs and that's big enough. I couldn't imagine a 95 pounder. He must eat you out of house and home. Thanks for watching!
@geehdz39613 ай бұрын
On Facebook Marketplace I found local wholesale nursery’s (open to the public) that sell 15g nursery pots for $3 and 25g for $8. Brand new. They had stacks of them. Hope this helps
@davejoseph56153 жыл бұрын
Be sure to check out local hydroponics stores to avoid the shipping charges. Also some people have luck obtaining used nursery pots.
@TheMillennialGardener3 жыл бұрын
Choices are limited in my area. I checked some local websites and they weren't listed as a product. Shipping on these larger containers are often astronomical!
@sn2324 ай бұрын
I am sure I was subscribed to your channel, but today it said I was not! I resubscribed, now have to see what videos I missed of yours! Thank you for this video, appreciate it!
@FrogRogers2 жыл бұрын
This is kinda what I'm using. I'm using syrup tubs used in cattle feed.
@teresadelgado13723 жыл бұрын
Awesome information. I have been looking for something like this at a good price and quality. Thanks for the input and research.
@TheMillennialGardener3 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful! Thank you for watching.
@glenncordova40276 ай бұрын
I found these on line. One company wants $160.00 each. Another company offers them for less than $7.00 each.
@melissatran3383 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for the tips. I totally agree with your wonderful & great thinking!
@TheMillennialGardener3 жыл бұрын
You're welcome! Thanks for watching. I appreciate it.
@stevejohn55013 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the research on the pots, I just bought them from your Storefront.
@TheMillennialGardener3 жыл бұрын
Thank you! You're going to love them. As much as you can love a tree pot, that is 😂
@StatmanRN3 жыл бұрын
The 40 gal black trashcans at walmart work great and cheap- plus have handles
@TheMillennialGardener3 жыл бұрын
Will you be able to remove the tree when it comes time to root prune and replace the potting mix? That’s my concern with something that large.
@celiasalazar76232 жыл бұрын
I just repotted my Avocado in a 50 gallon blue barrel. I intend to follow your suggestion to just use 15 gallon. when should I move it to the smaller 15 gal - now before the roots can grow or in Feb when they are still dormant? Thanks. I am in the West Coast zone border of 9a and 9b
@raywhitehead730 Жыл бұрын
Excellent report. Your search, is just like mine. However, I was able to make A deal with my nursery for 25 gallon containers.!
@corlissyamasaki34763 жыл бұрын
I like these pots. Will be up potting my key lime and Satsuma mandarin in then soon!
@TheMillennialGardener3 жыл бұрын
Very nice! Best of luck.
@pakbowl420 Жыл бұрын
You should take a look at local hydroponic stores. The one near me has the exact 15 gallon container for $7.79. The 20 gallon containers are $11.53.
@SandstormGT2 жыл бұрын
I live in zone 9a. I have a bunch of citrus trees, all around 3 feet tall that I have repotted in 7 gallon nursery containers that look just like these 15 gallon container's, I also painted them white. Would you recommend me uppotting these to 15 gallon containers in a few years or just put straight into the ground? We only get a few days of 30-35 degree weather a year, rarely ever below that.
@FlowersfromNan2 ай бұрын
Hugs for Dale❤
@mfmarshall44783 жыл бұрын
Yes, those are what I use.
@TheMillennialGardener3 жыл бұрын
How do you like them?
@ofroaddude58593 жыл бұрын
I like your videos. Direct to the point, with solid info and the fat is all trimmed out. Plus I can tell you are a kind soul!
@TheMillennialGardener3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for noticing. Believe it or not, I edit them down to about 50% of what I film to cut out any redundancy. This began as 30 mins of footage. What happens if you never discover your talent or your passion? I love growing food more than anything. If I never tried it, how would I know? My goal is to reach out to as many people as possible and get them to try gardening in hopes they discover the same passion. Hopefully it shines through. Thanks for watching!
@ofroaddude58593 жыл бұрын
Believe me it shines through. I live in California and quickly noticed your videos but what drew me to you is your genuine nature. I hope one day I will have a fig farm overseas with all of these different varieties. Love your videos and thank you for all the hard work you do!!
@farmerbob45543 жыл бұрын
@@ofroaddude5859 Wow! Good luck on your goal. Very cool.
@doggiefamily9082 жыл бұрын
Thank you. They look perfect for bigger trees. I've just got my citrus trees a few months ago, and they are not that big. Would you recommend to put them directly in 15 gal containers, or start with paint buckets for a couple of years till they get bigger? As always, love Dale! He is so precious.
@TheMillennialGardener2 жыл бұрын
Is your goal to keep them in containers, or plant them in-ground? If you want to put them in-ground, I recommend you plant them immediately after your last frost date when they're small. If your goal is to keep them in a container garden, I recommend "incremental up-potting" with citrus. Citrus, in my experience, do better being slowly up-potted, so I recommend you go into a 5 gallon container first. Then, you can go into a 15 gallon after that.
@AlistairHuong3 жыл бұрын
Great minds think alike! These exact pots have become my favorites as well, and for all the same reasons you mentioned in this video. I've also tried some other cheaper, thinner, flimsier ones too primarily for cost reasons, but these injection molded #15 pots are still the best all around.
@AlistairHuong3 жыл бұрын
@@HenrySamraj Look in the video description and follow the link to this channel's Amazon Storefront. It's listed in there under containers.
@TheMillennialGardener3 жыл бұрын
They're wonderful. I didn't think I could be excited about a nursery container, but I am. They're worth every penny at this price!
@AlistairHuong3 жыл бұрын
@@TheMillennialGardener Also FWIW, I've used mine for a few seasons now, and they definitely have held up to the elements.
@TheMillennialGardener3 жыл бұрын
Excellent. That's good to know because I would prefer not spending that much money on pots again for awhile!
@jonathanlee973 жыл бұрын
I dont have alot of space for over 70 fig trees. So i have to keep my trees in 16x16 polybags. They grow over 6ft tall in the bag. And give me fruit. Probably will have to transplant in 20x20 polybags in the future.
@TheMillennialGardener3 жыл бұрын
I have not used them. Do they hold up? If the bags are 16"x16", that is effectively the same as these #15 containers. These containers take up approximately 254 square inches (the outer diameter is about 18 inches), whereas the bags take up 256 square inches.
@jonathanlee973 жыл бұрын
@@TheMillennialGardener the way they measure the polybags are a little different. Its 16x16 inches stretched out flat. Once you put in the soil, the diameter is only 10 inches and the height only 12 inches or so. They basically 3 gallon bags.
@jonathanlee973 жыл бұрын
@@TheMillennialGardener they are uv stabilised and should last a few years. 2 years at least. Im in malaysia so its hot hot hot. And alot of strong sun.
@TheMillennialGardener3 жыл бұрын
@@jonathanlee97 oh that’s very interesting. I would imagine you’d need to root prune them annually in something that small? I imagine they get rootbound quickly.
@jonathanlee973 жыл бұрын
@@TheMillennialGardener my bags are white so i can somewhat see the roots inside when the roots circle and push up against the sides of rhe bag. The roots fill the bag out in 4-6 weeks. Figs grow very vigorously here. Weather is always hot. I have to either root prune or just up pot.
@TnT_F0X2 жыл бұрын
I'm torn between repotting my 5gal fig tree or planting it in the back of the house. I still have plenty of time to decide... yesterday was 60 but it's snowing again today... being able to bring the fig tree inside so it doesn't lose new leaves over wacky new England weather. Do you think woven cloth planters would be better for trees like figs that like well drained soil?
@oniswdbs3 жыл бұрын
Great video thanks for all the advice!
@TheMillennialGardener3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@oniswdbs3 жыл бұрын
I spray paint my 5 gallon buckets and clear coat them with an out side spray. They seem to last a lot longer. I'm on year 4 with some of them. I'm not really sure it's worth the cost but I have a lot of spray paint on hand due to other hobbies
@TheMillennialGardener3 жыл бұрын
@@oniswdbs I would imagine paint would add considerable protection. I assume you don't get the paint into the bucket and only spray the exterior, right? These are $7 more shipped and are 2.4 times larger, so my personal opinion is it's worth the cost. You can purchase a #7 container for only about $5 and it will be UV resistant and roughly the same size as a 5 gallon paint bucket.
@oniswdbs3 жыл бұрын
@@TheMillennialGardener I agree I think the containers are absolutely worth the cost. And yes I blue tape the top shut so no paint gets inside. I use my 5 gallon buckets for peppers and tomatoes and eggplant. I only recently got into fig trees thanks to your videos :)
@gregryeii403 Жыл бұрын
As always thank you for your wonderful content. One thing you said has a very simple explanation. If you look at cooking dry measuring and liquid measuring are different. No need to make it complicated.
@Athabina3 жыл бұрын
my largest fig containers are 15 Canadian gallons in size and when the soil is wet I can hardly lift them. I estimate they weight close to 100 lb. which makes moving them almost impossible but they are stationary on the rooftop garden which I use and do not need to be overwintered anywhere else except outside here in Victoria, BC. Paid $15 each at Canadian Tire
@TheMillennialGardener3 жыл бұрын
I watered mine before picking it up in this video. I think it's probably around 60 lbs of so, but I assume it'll get heavier as the tree grows and loads up on fruits. If I have to move them into storage for a hurricane, it'll be no fun. That's for sure. That sounds like a pretty decent deal. I wish I could get these containers locally. Thanks for watching!
@milagroslluisma31533 ай бұрын
I found this heavy duty 17 gallon plastic tubs for $7.98 each with rope handles at Walmart in the laundry department.
@bartektodde3 ай бұрын
The plastic may crack over long term use because of the sun exposure and temperature fluctuations. Use an outdoor plastic trash can.
@castrogovianni3 жыл бұрын
Do you put a small rock over holes when potting up? Please do vids on potting and idea soil mixes.
@TheMillennialGardener3 жыл бұрын
No. I just use a blend of potting mix, fertilizer and top with compost. I am in the middle of editing a video on root pruning for next week, which will address this issue.
@GreenMonsterDee42011 ай бұрын
Yeah I paid a lot for the type like yours. Like 30 40 plus the bottom part for the water was like 15
@Sam-ko1lo2 жыл бұрын
You can get used molasses tubs for free at your feed store and to they look almost exactly like those containers. You just need to drill drainage holes.
@TheMillennialGardener2 жыл бұрын
The key is UV resistance. These will last 10-20 years.
@rogerboehm94653 жыл бұрын
I live in Las Vegas Nevada and I go to my local nursery and I buy used pots, 1 gallon to 15 gallon for a fraction of what a new one costs. I can get 1 gallon pots for a 10 cents a piece and 15 gallon pots for $1.00 a piece.
@AM-lz2jr3 жыл бұрын
Theoretically, aren't wider pots better than tall pots, because you will have more even moisture. With the tall ones you'll have drier soil up pot and wetter soil down at the bottom. I don't know if the difference is enough to make a difference or not though.
@TheMillennialGardener3 жыл бұрын
I'm not a fan of the shallow, squat pots because it keeps the root ball too short. They're hard to transplant into and it doesn't allow enough room for a watering/mulch ring on top. As long as portions of the root ball have access to water, it'll be okay. It's not a bad thing to allow the top to dry out. Every now and again, it's good to let things dry out to protect again rot-causing pathogens.
@richfiryn3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the link, scored some for myself.
@TheMillennialGardener3 жыл бұрын
Excellent! You're going to love them. Thanks for watching!
@jksatte3 жыл бұрын
First of all I love Dale lol. Thank you for the research and explanation on the pots. I want to grow some fruit but I know where I am is not my last home and I wasn't sure how to go about that. Now I know, tree's can last in pots multiple years. Do you think that would damage them to much, in the long term, if I was to put them in the ground after 4 or 5 years? Janice
@TheMillennialGardener3 жыл бұрын
I do not think that will be a problem. The only challenge will be digging a hole and lifting a 4-5 year old tree to plant. As long as you can manage, the tree will thank you. These pots will probably need to be "refreshed" with new mix every 3-4 years or so since potting mix breaks down overtime and the trees benefit from light root pruning. Dale sends his warmest regards!
@jksatte3 жыл бұрын
@@TheMillennialGardener Well, actually my plan is to move it once to my place then just turn it over, pull the pot off and slide it in the hole. I will be starting with pretty small tree's so they will get big but not gigantic. Thanks!! Janice
@TheMillennialGardener3 жыл бұрын
@@jksatte thanks for watching!
@miketaylor34083 жыл бұрын
I bought similar 20 gallon containers used from my local nursery for $5 each last week.
@TheMillennialGardener3 жыл бұрын
Can you tell if they're injection molded? I think that makes a big difference in durability.
@miketaylor34083 жыл бұрын
@@TheMillennialGardener Yes, they are the higher quality kind. They had dozens and dozens in their back storage yard.
@melissamybubbles61393 жыл бұрын
Hmm. I would like a lighter colored version. I need to put cool climate plants into an area warmer than they were meant for. I like the idea though. What kind of paint would work on them?
@kebunzuhdhan66792 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the knowlegde Uncle
@TheMillennialGardener2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@phillyhippie Жыл бұрын
When will we get a tour or update on your sun room?? 😊
@meh47433 жыл бұрын
We found 17 gal laundry basket/container at walmart, for 5.00 with rope handles. I do not no if it is UV resistant. we live in Central Texas so we will find out how long they last. We also had to drill our own drain holes.
@TheMillennialGardener3 жыл бұрын
I doubt it is. Chances are, something like that will only last 1 season, if that. In my opinion, it's best to spend $12 on something like this that will last 5+ years than have to replace something cheaper. It's a ton of work as well. In my opinion, if it isn't guaranteed to be UV resistant, don't do it or it'll cost you more in the long run.
@lalithaganesan33723 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the detailed video!!! Do u have any video on planting blueberries?
@TheMillennialGardener3 жыл бұрын
I do not...yet. I've had blueberry bushes ready for planting for several months now, but it's been too hot. Now that it's starting to cool down, I hope to plant them soon.
@lalithaganesan33723 жыл бұрын
@@TheMillennialGardenerSounds good. Will hold on to mine until your video comes out as your instruction is very easy to follow for brand new gardeners like me.
@MA-mv8pw3 жыл бұрын
LOL! Dale must be a Boxer - so typical of them! Thanks for the great info, we’ve been looking for these!
@TheMillennialGardener3 жыл бұрын
He's 50% American Foxhound, 33.3% Pitbull Terrier and 16.7% American Staffordshire Terrier. We never would have guessed that, but we got his DNA profile run through Embark.
@MiguelY22 Жыл бұрын
This is exactly the same problem im having!! The buckets are not durable enough and im not paying $30+ for each pot. Ive got a few fabric pots that are cheaper but not going to last long. im going to try making my own concrete pots. concrete is cheap and i can use big pots as molds
@rosemarysbabydaddy8582 жыл бұрын
Excellent video! Need to get these ASAP
@TheMillennialGardener2 жыл бұрын
They're awesome! I'll be using more of them this season!
@meb31533 жыл бұрын
People sell their cattle supplement tubs for cheap on craigslist. Around here they're around 5 to 6.00, they're heavier duty and slightly larger FYSA. Also on your buckets, look for used pickle buckets, I get them off craigslist for about 1 to 2.00
@TheMillennialGardener3 жыл бұрын
Are they UV resistant? They must be or they won't hold up. Aesthetics is a concern for me, so I personally want everything to be uniform and all the same. I have been looking forward to getting rid of the buckets of varying colors. It's worth the cost to me.
@meb31533 жыл бұрын
@@TheMillennialGardener totally get the asthetics! Yes those tubs are awesome that the supplements come in, they are much heavier duty then the grower pots but lighter than terra cotta/etc.