Why Fabric Pots Are Superior to All Other Options

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@alorastewart7091
@alorastewart7091 Жыл бұрын
I love my fabric pots! Our outdoor faucet leaks when I'm watering the rest of the garden or lawn so I surrounded it with my fabric pots and they soak up what leaks out so I don't have to think about watering them and the leaking water doesn't go to waste
@stellaz2595
@stellaz2595 Жыл бұрын
That's a good idea - but try replacing the gasket on your hose. I did that last year, and eliminated leaking.
@alorastewart7091
@alorastewart7091 Жыл бұрын
@Stella Z it's not the gasket that's leaking. It's leaking out of the handle I'm not really sure how to describe it. I just haven't found a replacement top for it because it's really old and I didn't want to have to put in a whole new pipe just yet.
@TheColorblindGardener
@TheColorblindGardener Жыл бұрын
@@alorastewart7091 look up replace hose bib packing, there are a good number of youtube videos, really cheap and easy, takes a screwdriver and some pliers
@kylekoenig4730
@kylekoenig4730 Жыл бұрын
@@alorastewart7091 Sometimes all you need to do is tighten the nut on the handle Stephen. Give it a quarter turn and see what happens
@Floraltherapyfe
@Floraltherapyfe Жыл бұрын
I have the same issues and plumbers cost so much!! Such a great tip
@kristinamurphy4847
@kristinamurphy4847 Жыл бұрын
This is my very first garden and fabric pots blew my mind. They are so much more affordable at larger sizes than anything else out there. I got my 40 gallon ones for around $10 each.
@priscillashaw5715
@priscillashaw5715 Жыл бұрын
What do you grow in 40 gallons
@kristinamurphy4847
@kristinamurphy4847 Жыл бұрын
@@priscillashaw5715 Anything I want 🤣 Jokes aside they are like small raised beds so I have a variety of things all in the same bag. Some are flowers but I have tomatoes, peppers, lettuce, potatoes. They are deep enough to grow carrots next year and I even have some homemade trellises in a couple for stuff that climbs or needs staking. I love them!
@priscillashaw5715
@priscillashaw5715 Жыл бұрын
@@kristinamurphy4847 thanks lol. I'm hoping to do tomatos and cucumbers.
@mlynnw7831
@mlynnw7831 Жыл бұрын
​@@priscillashaw5715 You can grow cucumbers in a 5 gallon and tomatoes in a 7 gallon or larger grow bag.
@GodsChild145
@GodsChild145 Жыл бұрын
@@mlynnw7831 I grow 2 cucumbers per 5 gallon bag and as far as tomatoes 🍅 you can grow them in a 5 gallon perfectly and they do just fine! In fact the roots no matter what size of a grow bag or a vegetable you have will always start growing through the bottom of the bag and root themselves deeply in the ground which actually helps to strengthen any plants and helps it grow better, you just don’t want to be moving the grow bags around and ripping those roots. But honestly I grow 20 different varieties of tomatoes and every single one of them is in a 5 gallon bag and does perfectly 🍅
@paulajal4954
@paulajal4954 Жыл бұрын
I live in a hot dry place, but lost the war to crab grass in the ground, and in raised beds. Enter fabric pots sitting in a container. I only have to water twice a week (they sit in water on day on day 2, but it's gone by day 3). I plant a full garden in those fabric pots- everything! I now have the lushest, most high-producing garden ever! (also they are on pallets, at waist level- no bending over, and no weeds.)
@RePetesBees
@RePetesBees Жыл бұрын
Great comparisons! Every pot has its pros and cons for sure! Over the past several years I have largely transitioned to plastic hydroponic 5 gallon bags. I use them for almost all my veggie planting with my 50/50 reused potting soil from the year before and compost. Their many side holes help limit the root wrapping effect and being plastic bags, they take up almost no space when not in use, much like a fabric pot but even less. Being plastic they tend to require a lot less watering, and they are dirt cheap so if you ever accidently ruin one or need to rip a bag to get out them pesky carrots or sweet potatoes, your not feeling it in your wallet. I use large fabric pots for things like fruit trees, rhubarb, horseradish, and things of that nature.
@firequeen2194
@firequeen2194 Жыл бұрын
I like the idea of the hydroponic pots, where did you get them? Amazon?
@RePetesBees
@RePetesBees Жыл бұрын
@@firequeen2194 mostly yup, norm where I find them the cheapest with shipping. I buy Hydrofarm grow bags. Can buy a box with 16 packages, 25 grow bags per package they just durable enough to last a few years but cheap enough to throw away after a single use if needed.
@GodsChild145
@GodsChild145 Жыл бұрын
You should watch some videos on growing either outside or inside hydroponics using the “Kratky method” which doesn’t require any electricity a.k.a. pumps or anything like that and is sooooo fun, cheap, uses 90% less water than soil and super simple (set it and forget it)!!! Last year I tried some outside for the first time and grew eggplants and tomatoes and lettuce in 5 gallon buckets and wow they are just absolutely amazing and continue growing and growing until frost kills them off!!! Way more productive!!! Also nutrients are cheap and easy to mix up.
@shawneeroberts4592
@shawneeroberts4592 Жыл бұрын
You have answered all my concerns on Fabric Pots. My husband and I have been debating on the use or not. You have locked in our decision to move forward with the purchase of Fabric Pots. Thank you for what you do and your time sharing your knowledge of gardening.
@clarissamiles
@clarissamiles Жыл бұрын
They're wonderful I have so many.
@conniedavidson1807
@conniedavidson1807 Жыл бұрын
If you put the pots inside a shallow container they work much better. A small kiddie pool works great to set them in. It gets too dry in TX without a way for better watering.
@WagwanHappyPappyHapPap
@WagwanHappyPappyHapPap Жыл бұрын
Although the kiddie pool can leach hazardous chemicals as they're not food grade.
@mdubore
@mdubore Жыл бұрын
absolutely. I added some plastic saucers under my fabric pots. keeps them from drying out too fast.
@diannevaldez8670
@diannevaldez8670 Жыл бұрын
@@mdubore thank you. Great idea.
@tammy707
@tammy707 Жыл бұрын
Oooo I have two kiddie pools not being used. I bet I can fill both of them. TY for sharing that.
@BethLarsenSedona
@BethLarsenSedona Жыл бұрын
@@WagwanHappyPappyHapPap I’m in AZ and planning on trying some fabric pots this year because I want to grow more but since I don’t have a really ideal spot for another raised bed think I need to be able to move them around. I was thinking of a kiddie pool for bottom watering but don’t want to chance leaching chemicals into our food. I’ve picked up some large platters at thrift shops for my deck plants. Anybody have a food safe idea for larger options?
@j.b.6855
@j.b.6855 Жыл бұрын
I tried 10 seven gallon root pouch fabric pots last year and was very impressed. I ordered another 10 this year.
@firequeen2194
@firequeen2194 Жыл бұрын
I got 25 gallon fabric pots last year, amazing!
@chrisn.6477
@chrisn.6477 Жыл бұрын
Your sharing your knowledge and experience with us is so greatly appreciated. Thank you for continuing to educate and encourage all the home gardeners out there. Take care everyone
@stephanygates6491
@stephanygates6491 Жыл бұрын
I did potatoes in fabric pots last year, with all the rain we had in SE Michigan, I actually lost some to rot. But, they mostly did well, and (reassured by this post) I'll keep growing my potatoes this way. It's hard to beat harvesting from fabric pots!
@gdavischick7004
@gdavischick7004 Жыл бұрын
I love my fabric pots! I made mine out of landscape fabric. They hold up well.
@calrowland9803
@calrowland9803 Жыл бұрын
I use fabric pots - 10 and 30 gallon ones - to grow young fruit trees and blueberries. I have a slightly alkaline soil, so it was very challenging to growing blueberries. The fabric pots make it much easier to get the lower ph that the blueberries need. And my raised beds filled with homemade animal manure and straw bedding compost make for the ideal ph for all my vegetables with plenty of nitrogen. I plan on moving in the next 2 -3 years and didn't want to leave my young blueberries, peach, apricot , and avocado trees behind. These are all thriving in the fabric pots.
@Infiniti25
@Infiniti25 Жыл бұрын
Acquired a large number of 25L and a few 30L fabric pots with coco coir and perlite from a police raided grow site over the weekend. My uncle and his allotment buddy must have got over 250 between them, I managed to get one run of 57 in my car, I have kept around 30 to try this year. My main concern is that I’m bad with watering already, I ain’t gonna be much better at it this year 🙈
@sevendeadlychins
@sevendeadlychins Жыл бұрын
LUCKY 🥳🥳🥳
@BettyBoopBarnes
@BettyBoopBarnes Жыл бұрын
Yeah you're gonna need to water those pots at least twice a day in July and August. Even 3 or 4. Get yourself a kiddie pool to sit them in and let them sit in an inch of water on the hottest days. Once they dry out, the plants good as dead
@Infiniti25
@Infiniti25 Жыл бұрын
@@BettyBoopBarnes I figured as much, thanks! Almost seems like it’s worth putting these fabric pots into larger plastic/ceramic pots which leave an inch or so gap at the sides to get the best of both worlds...
@Fred.pSonic
@Fred.pSonic Жыл бұрын
@@Infiniti25 I couldn't manage my garden without a drip system and timers, huge timesaver and peace of mind. Betty's got it right, get a rigid kiddie pool to place your fabric pots in along with the drip. Surround your pots with lava rock or similar to keep water level below rock level so there's no standing mosquito lake. Lots of vids on this.
@xaviercruz4763
@xaviercruz4763 Жыл бұрын
Do you sell?
@calf6349
@calf6349 2 ай бұрын
I have used both air pruning plastic pots and fiber pots. What Luke says is right on mark for garden and most other planets. The exception, for me, is trees. With trees, the tap root hits the bottom of the fabric pot turns at a right angle and creates that dreaded "J" root. All this to say, I do use fabric pots a lot, but will only propagate trees for short time in them and then transplant the trees into the plastic air pruning pots. Luke, If I am doing something wrong I would enjoy the education. you are a great communicator and videographer. well done!
@jasonwimbiscus4852
@jasonwimbiscus4852 Жыл бұрын
I live in a place with extremely hot, dry summers (no rain at all from late April to late November). Fabric pots are fine for winter crops, but in the summer, it’s a real battle to keep them from drying out constantly.
@tracycrider7778
@tracycrider7778 Жыл бұрын
Plastic kids pool❤
@tjduprey
@tjduprey Жыл бұрын
I put mine in under the bed sterlite bins. Bottom watering. Grew tomatoes, potatoes, and cucumbers last year. This year using them for cabbage, garlic, onions, and cherry tomatoes.
@WagwanHappyPappyHapPap
@WagwanHappyPappyHapPap Жыл бұрын
Fabric pots usually are sold along side plastic trays that are lightweight and transparent so you can catch excess drainage and bottom water them.
@Randy_Smith
@Randy_Smith Жыл бұрын
@@ljgerken thanks for sharing that info! I just checked them out on Amazon and they look great. I found another youtuber doing a review on the Grassroots pots (don't want to promote another channel on here so I'm not posting a link) and went ahead and placed an order. Thanks again
@GodsChild145
@GodsChild145 Жыл бұрын
I live in Florida and literally all I grow in is GROW BAGS, I’ve NEVER had any issue with them drying out! I water them once per day, which is my favorite thing to do in the garden and I enjoy the daily watering and then of course as with ANY method you want to mulch the top of them to keep moisture in. They work absolutely perfect!!! I’ve seen lots of different channels that have watering drip system set up in them as well.
@debbietabor3493
@debbietabor3493 Жыл бұрын
Luke- your prices are great on fabric pots! I just bought mine. 🤞 I will love them too ❣️
@mrcain6894
@mrcain6894 Жыл бұрын
Luke your content is exceptional for the Midwest gardener. Can't speak for those unlucky enough not to be in the Midwest. 😂😂 Keep up the good work. I'm supporting your retail business in appreciation.
@lunalou3489
@lunalou3489 Жыл бұрын
I add some soil moist to the bottom half of the pot for most all my grow bags except potatoes.
@spectacularrx52
@spectacularrx52 Жыл бұрын
I hate dragging in my Terra Cotta pots for winter
@pintsizestories196
@pintsizestories196 Жыл бұрын
I also grew potatoes in fabric pots and had good sized potatoes. I put the pots together, touching so that they were almost one big pot in terms of watering. This year I am going to place a number of them snuggly in a large plastic bin that will catch rainwater and help with the watering.
@AliciaMcIntire
@AliciaMcIntire Жыл бұрын
This will be my first year growing in fabric pots. They seemed like a good option, since I will have to move my cold loving veggies to another part of the yard when it starts getting hot. Fabric makes that so much easier
@CampbellMC90
@CampbellMC90 Жыл бұрын
7 Gallon grow bags have been my go to for "movable" plants for a few years now. I have 32 of them for this year that I will scatter around the property with peppers in them. Also use them for growing weed indoors in the winters, highly reusable and machine washable.
@richardplass8453
@richardplass8453 Жыл бұрын
A con for high desert environments such as NM is that higher UV levels will destroy the direct sun facing side of a fabric pot faster than a plastic pot. Hence would need some sort of sun shield if placed outdoors in the direct sun.
@colleenrose3041
@colleenrose3041 Жыл бұрын
Would love to hear more, what kind of soil to use, actual set ups for different vegetables and what you do different with a pot. Please follow up with some specifics. Thanks!!
@karenbelleville291
@karenbelleville291 Жыл бұрын
Perhaps the manufacturers should consider adding a Velcro strip on the side for east opening for transplanting
@marilynparmelee
@marilynparmelee Жыл бұрын
I didn't realize there were so many advantages, I just knew I love them. Thanks for the info!
@Haedrix
@Haedrix Жыл бұрын
I love my fabric pots too! The ones I have are felt, not sure if that makes much of a difference. The other thing I would caution is that if you place them directly onto the ground the roots will grow through the bottom but this can also be a pro if you want to use it as a more permanent container.
@Tee_Dawg1
@Tee_Dawg1 Жыл бұрын
Nice! I have been transitioning to fabric pots as my plastic buckets and totes fall apart. This was my first summer in fabric, and I had great results.
@JohnWood-tk1ge
@JohnWood-tk1ge Жыл бұрын
I’ll have to try them as I never have enough pots.
@blazinwolf
@blazinwolf Жыл бұрын
Here in Colorado, it can get dry as a bone. I have trouble watering regular pots some days, sometimes have to do twice a day. I think fabric pots wouldn't work for my case.
@mdubore
@mdubore Жыл бұрын
In southern california fabric pots dry out super fast. takes a lot more water than plastic pots especially less than 10 gallons.
@deborahortwine5283
@deborahortwine5283 Жыл бұрын
The only eye problem I have with the fabric pots if they are all very large. It’s hard to find smaller ones. saw fabric pots, come on the market, I scoop them up because I know how good they are even before most people knew about them.
@lunalou3489
@lunalou3489 Жыл бұрын
I got a 20 pack on Amazon that are only 3 gallons. I started blackberries in them two years ago and they worked great and we're super cheap but have held up well.
@meshab6049
@meshab6049 Жыл бұрын
Amazon carries all sizes
@TJ-zn4et
@TJ-zn4et Жыл бұрын
Also easy to make out of weed cloth. Look on line for instructions.
@umiluv
@umiluv Жыл бұрын
I sew smaller ones out of landscape fabric (don’t use the ultra heavy duty ones - they’re not breathable). And you can also do mini hugelculture in them by putting small sticks and wood chips to make the bag a little lighter and not have to fill it with too much soil.
@ddgardner5671
@ddgardner5671 Жыл бұрын
You can get them as small as one gallon now. Then, there are the pots that are made out of what looks like the same material as row cover fabric. Those go down to about 3 inches. They're not reusable, but they're a good (and much cheaper) alternative to peat pots.
@diannevaldez8670
@diannevaldez8670 Жыл бұрын
Well Luke, great episode. Thank you so much for all this valuable information! I'm sold!!! I love this option!
@donnayoung5942
@donnayoung5942 Жыл бұрын
I learned a lot today from this video! Thanks
@lindaborn2336
@lindaborn2336 Жыл бұрын
I had great success growing in fabric bags last year, I plan to use them again this year.
@Amanda-cn3pk
@Amanda-cn3pk Жыл бұрын
I sit mine in a garbage bag to retain moisture
@chrisberben70
@chrisberben70 Жыл бұрын
A better solution are grass roots fabric pots which have a liner in the middle 2/3 of the pot. This allow moisture and soil life to flourish around the edges and not dry out while allowing oxygen and air in st the top and bottom. You can also wrap Saranwrap around the middle 2/3 of your fabric pot.
@sharondwhite47
@sharondwhite47 Жыл бұрын
I have some of the grassroots pots also. Love them. I live in a hot arid area in southern New Mexico. Had issues with regular fabric pots developing dry pockets.
@manicmurph
@manicmurph 7 ай бұрын
I like how they have handles and how they prune the roots when they hit the side but they're hard to get the plant out without being really careful. That's my only pet peeve about these is that they are hard to get the plant out. Plastic pots are a lot easier to get the plant out you just squeeze the sides and hold it upside down. With these I have to take like a butter knife to get the roots that are stuck to the cloth out of the way and then transplant it by pushing up on the bottom of the cloth pot. That's all that is on Amazon is mostly cloth pots, and you have to buy 50 or 100 plastic pots.
@Infiniti25
@Infiniti25 Жыл бұрын
One tip could be placing these below fruit trees or surrounding fruit bush stems and the runoff could be utilised by those and/or any comfrey plants you may have companion planted with the fruit trees thus recycling the nutrients.
@chrissymorgan1457
@chrissymorgan1457 Жыл бұрын
You just gave me inspiration for keeping my peach tree from blooming too early next year! Thank you! I’m going to try shading the soil under the tree with the fabric pots.
@Infiniti25
@Infiniti25 Жыл бұрын
@@chrissymorgan1457 hope it works for you 😎❤️
@lindahansen9395
@lindahansen9395 Жыл бұрын
I love the idea of using the fabric pots. Can you line the inside of the pot with plastic with some holes in it to help prevent water loss?
@BethLarsenSedona
@BethLarsenSedona Жыл бұрын
Epic Gardening Is offering some lined pots for dry climates. They are based in CA. I’m in AZ so I thought I’d try them and also some unlined ones for comparison. I’m unsure if the lining will affect the root pruning benefit. Off to look at MI Gardener’s offerings.
@lorenzo6777
@lorenzo6777 Күн бұрын
@@BethLarsenSedonadid you try the lined bags?
@fezwhy
@fezwhy Жыл бұрын
I am on my 3rd year with Fabric pots. They are fantastic to grow things in. I have apple trees, blueberries, raspberries, lettuce, and honeyberries growing in mine. The only downside is they will require a little more water. But they are fantastic because they are light and can be easily moved.
@Brooksms
@Brooksms Жыл бұрын
I filled two of the 6' raised bed smartpots on my trex deck today and then was told they would ruin the wood frame underneath over time. I really wish they hadn't advertised decks as a good space to put them. I was alone and only able to move one today. It was a painful lesson for sure. That aside, on a safer surface I really like the size of these particular ones!
@kimconroy1601
@kimconroy1601 Жыл бұрын
Luke, I live in the Colorado mountains, and for those in dry climates while you in your area may not have an issue when I tried the cloth pots I was watering more than double what I do for plastic. My other issue is that there is really no way to sterilize these pots except by boiling water and covering them with the water and that takes energy to boil the water and at least for us here in the mountains energy costs have gone through the roof. We are on well water and the extra water taxes our well. I am not trying to be Debbie downer here just want to point out locational differences that some may have. On an even more LOL moment rolling those sides down to transplant/up-pot is no fun been there and tried that all I will say is it took two of us to do it and in the end, we ended up cutting most of the pots as it was cheaper than getting a divorce lol. Most of my 5-gallon pots are almost 10 years old and I got them for free and reuse them year after year. Again just want to point out more info I grow over 25 peppers and 25 tomato plants each year so for me I do not share the love you have for them. Have a wonderful day I enjoy the videos but hope you are ok with agreeing to disagree on this one.
@sailorPinata
@sailorPinata 7 ай бұрын
How do you know when you need to repot your plants in a bigger bag with fabric pots ? (As with other pots, it's easy to see the roots poking out of it or taking the whole soil out in one go to see the state of the root)
@Southwood714
@Southwood714 Жыл бұрын
All these facts are true, I am a firm believer in strong supporter of fabric pots. I currently grow in Anaheim CA in a rain gutter system that tops off the rain gutter as a reservoir. A net cup wicks up the water and the fabric pots work great. Keep growing.
@dougieretro8896
@dougieretro8896 Жыл бұрын
When I finally got over my reluctance to try fabric pots I bought the least expensive Potts available which were made out of the same type cloth landscapers use. I then moved on to a better grade of a more felt type Fabric and have never looked back. I will never buy another new plastic pot unless it's decorative and is going into an aesthetic location.
@decibellx2194
@decibellx2194 7 ай бұрын
I live in Las Vegas, I've tried both. The big problem with fabric containers is water. Compared to my Loews 5 gal buckets, I'm using a lot more water. With no noticeable difference with the plants in either container, I mostly grow peppers and can get 3 to 5 years from 1 plant, for me anyway the plastic buckets are the better choice.
@richard-fy2mu
@richard-fy2mu 3 ай бұрын
I lost my tomatoes in plastic 5 gallon pots. My one in a Walmart reusable shopper bag is going even in terrific heat and after a caterpillars attack. I am in El Paso area so it is 100+ now
@not-jeff_thered1233
@not-jeff_thered1233 Жыл бұрын
Opening crack got me good Sir.
@alexandratsankova5825
@alexandratsankova5825 Жыл бұрын
i wonder, would pots made from like gourds or wolven like baskets work similarly to the fabric pots but without using any plastic. and if you have the free time you could even make the wolven basket pots at home. also i understand that they will rot fairly quickly, but you can grow them yourself. actually this year i will be trying to grow gourds specifically so that i can try to use them as pots
@8arrows
@8arrows Жыл бұрын
Watch out for fungus when trying to grow in dried up old gourds. Been there done that.
@Xerxis1988h
@Xerxis1988h Жыл бұрын
i dont like planting in plastik fiber material couse i dont want to add microplastics in to my growingmedium if i use a fabric pot it has to be a natural fabric but thats just my preference
@luvastandardbred8270
@luvastandardbred8270 7 ай бұрын
One thing I've heard is that black fabric pots get too hot in full sun. Any truth to that? I'd hate the plants to be cooking in a black pot. It looks like your set-up is inside. Also, I will be setting these up at the farm where I board my horse, so I won't get out there until 9 pm at night. its better to water after the sun goes down anyway, is that right? I will most likely be harvesting at that time also. Great video, thanks! Glad I just stocked up on 1', 3', and 5' fabric pots 💕
@YooTubeSlave
@YooTubeSlave Жыл бұрын
I got a downside to cloth pots. I used some for outside planting. Something chewed a hole in one, and the dirt is sort of leaking out the hole.
@lorifitzgibbon3085
@lorifitzgibbon3085 Жыл бұрын
I agree with you. Fabric pots are great in my garden.
@shandysgarden
@shandysgarden Жыл бұрын
Completely agree! I love my fabric pots too 🙂
@obrown2450
@obrown2450 Жыл бұрын
Any recommendations on plant spacing in grow bags or how to choose the right size for your plants? Different sources seem to give different info so I'd love your opinion 😊
@carolyncarlon9870
@carolyncarlon9870 Жыл бұрын
So funny you leave air pruning last…the most beneficial component to fabric pots! Guess it’s a KZbin thing!
@carllatta871
@carllatta871 Жыл бұрын
I'm 62 years old and fabric pots have been around since before I was born. Mostly in the form of burlap sacks. Just saying. Nothing new here.
@craighalle7892
@craighalle7892 Жыл бұрын
The upper gaskets are leaking. Ask This Old House had a show about fixing the issue. My faucets were worn out, so the faucets had to be replaced. Cost $200, but now there is no more water waste and I can set up my timed watering system and save lots of time. Hope this helps you.
@frankbarnwell____
@frankbarnwell____ Жыл бұрын
Burlap, hemp, coco coir. A long time. None of this is new.
@diannevaldez8670
@diannevaldez8670 Жыл бұрын
Carl Latta, there is a huge difference between what you mentioned and today's fabric pots. Huge difference. Like night and day if you have used any that you mentioned. Just saying.
@garthwunsch
@garthwunsch Жыл бұрын
@@frankbarnwell____ natural yes… but they rot really fast
@HaphazardGardens
@HaphazardGardens Жыл бұрын
How profound of you to mention its not new. Wow. Awesome. 😂 Amazing. Is my sarcasm coming through? 😂😂
@HKLee-dn1fh
@HKLee-dn1fh Жыл бұрын
With all due respect, it's NOT working in summer in central TX. It's so dry hot for almost 3 months without rain.... 😫
@pattymiller8447
@pattymiller8447 Жыл бұрын
I have 50 + fab pots. All sizes from 10 to 30 gallon. I used them for 2 years. I’ll just say I am doing a raised bed garden this year. ( 25x25). I had better growth and harvest in raised beds. The larger pots are not easy to move. Luke I don’t know how you picked the one up like you did. They are not that light with dirt in them. 🤔 🙂
@itsmebrib
@itsmebrib Жыл бұрын
New gardener here! 🙋🏽‍♀️ What are you doing with your soil when you store the bags for the winter? Mixing it in with the compost over the winter, or….?
@JamesJones-gj1ii
@JamesJones-gj1ii Жыл бұрын
Gotta worry about the micro plastics and fibers as they break down.
@heatherbare3198
@heatherbare3198 Жыл бұрын
My whole veggie garden is grown in fabric pots! To combat the extra need for water, we set them on a rain gutter grow system. Going on 4 years of successful gardening with fabric pots!
@susanb3989
@susanb3989 Жыл бұрын
Ideally What size grow bag for tomatoes? For green pepper? For zucchini ? I realize the 20+gallon is for potatoes or root crops but ideally what size is best for these other crops? Thank you !
@generalawareness101
@generalawareness101 Жыл бұрын
I have had zero luck with plastic pots, some luck with indoor hydroponics, and I just repurposed some denim jeans into a grow pot. After much sewing I transplanted then watered to soaking. Water drained out but shouldn't the denim make it not wet as it will wick away the moisture?
@jamiescountryliving
@jamiescountryliving 8 ай бұрын
Alot of helpful information.. Thank you. Happy New Year
@eastcoast4233
@eastcoast4233 6 ай бұрын
Add a wicking to fabric pots to stop them drying out = best of both worlds 👍☺️
@clarissamiles
@clarissamiles Жыл бұрын
I switched to fabric pots last year and looooooove them. My plants roots love them too. No spiralling of roots.
@MrYarabandi
@MrYarabandi 3 ай бұрын
Is it safe to move the plants in fabric pots around? Since it is slightly elastic moving it around may damage the root structure or some roots maybe? I use my balcony to grow peppers, I might need to move it once every few days to wash off my balcony.
@Burgerklauer
@Burgerklauer 6 ай бұрын
Does ‘draining free’ means you don’t need Granulat at the bottom? I always put some in mine
@chriswinger7881
@chriswinger7881 Жыл бұрын
I've bought many of them planning on buying more
@WillowRose
@WillowRose Жыл бұрын
You get a like just for “fellow pot heads”! That’s a good one 😂
@silvercat151
@silvercat151 Жыл бұрын
I’m giving them a try but the downsides you’ve mentioned, the extra water and fertilizer, make them more expensive to maintain and grow the plants inside.
@MRFUCR
@MRFUCR Жыл бұрын
I switched all my fabric pots to buttchuggin , bottom feeding works out better for my situation , less waste of water and fertilizers, cheerz from NNY
@pfunk1380
@pfunk1380 Жыл бұрын
Do fabric pots break down over time in super hot climates? Also because of moisture at the bottom?
@crystaltodd6906
@crystaltodd6906 Жыл бұрын
I’ve seen some ppl placing them in a plastic bin to help with the watering situation
@renavink7352
@renavink7352 Жыл бұрын
Are these 2 gallon pots on this episode? What size for cabbage and how many per bag? Thanks!
@cris_miko
@cris_miko Жыл бұрын
Which type pot is best for a fruiting fig tree that winter's in the garage?
@mayday3109
@mayday3109 Ай бұрын
Only a problem if your water is on a meter - UK! 15% increase in water price this year...
@PatJackson-ej8uj
@PatJackson-ej8uj Жыл бұрын
What would be a good size for indoor going of lettuce or spinach?
@roycemaslyk3612
@roycemaslyk3612 Жыл бұрын
Aloe Vera plants be nice to grow for the summer time we just have one but never enough to grow a lot.
@Mimeh53
@Mimeh53 Жыл бұрын
Should these fabric pots be washed before being used for the next season?
@paulnovak833
@paulnovak833 8 ай бұрын
They should have velcro to open them up for transplant
@kele1264
@kele1264 Жыл бұрын
I've watched this video several times now. It's hilarious!
@redlipstick858
@redlipstick858 7 ай бұрын
Thank you! Fabric pots it is.
@winkel08
@winkel08 4 ай бұрын
Has anyone tried putting an aluminum pie pan in the bottom of grow bags to retain moisture and nutrients
@michaelholowati7437
@michaelholowati7437 Жыл бұрын
Another great video! Thanks for the details.
@esgaralvarez2815
@esgaralvarez2815 Жыл бұрын
Will the fabric pots dry out to quickly during summer?
@melissafisher7731
@melissafisher7731 11 ай бұрын
Is it possible to plant two tomatoes in a 10 gallon fabric pot?
@Juniperlaneestatesales
@Juniperlaneestatesales Жыл бұрын
If someone can tell me how to keep them from molding.... i live in south east texas and we get ALOT of rain. Makes me think these are really not made to be outside. I also used them for only one season and the bottom rotted off. I had 13 out. 5 of them had severe molding. I probably should have read the directions somewhere because I think I missed something
@kimberli2391
@kimberli2391 Жыл бұрын
When the cloth pots touch the soil in my garden, the roots grow into the ground. A real pain to move. I have given up on them.
@liztinsley1993
@liztinsley1993 Жыл бұрын
Hey, just curious, do you still make the trifecta plus fertilizer?
@mayonnaise8019
@mayonnaise8019 5 ай бұрын
What’s your opinion on air pots
@vonheise
@vonheise Жыл бұрын
Will fabric pots last more than one season or do they have to be replaced each year? I tried them with potatoes a couple of years ago, and they were in bad shape the following year.
@akelei6884
@akelei6884 Жыл бұрын
Hey Luke, how can I water my plants in a fabric pot? From the top or from the bottom?
@luongtime5364
@luongtime5364 8 ай бұрын
Thanks for this
@mirtugs
@mirtugs Жыл бұрын
If by any chance anyone has a source for the fact that the plant grows two roots for every root air pruned, that would be great. I’m really interested in knowing more about that. Thanks
@galemaurer2820
@galemaurer2820 Жыл бұрын
Could you give more information on storing your fabric pots? I understood pots had to be sterilized between each use. How do you accomplish this with fabric pots?
@sharondwhite47
@sharondwhite47 Жыл бұрын
I just washed mine in the washing machine with a couple towels. Did fine.
@bethanytaylor7656
@bethanytaylor7656 Жыл бұрын
Can I sew my own and get the same thing?
@MikeIsCannonFodder
@MikeIsCannonFodder Жыл бұрын
I didn't find any with a quick Google search, but does anybody know if they make 10x20 tray inserts made of similar fabric?
@drusillawinters212
@drusillawinters212 Жыл бұрын
Like peat fabric pots can mold.
@lordnelsonmc.billionberg9166
@lordnelsonmc.billionberg9166 3 ай бұрын
I clicked the video and asked myself :" is it even related to weed ? " "Hello favorite potheads" Alright now I know, awesome 😎👍
@letstalkgardeningwithrobin
@letstalkgardeningwithrobin Жыл бұрын
What’s the best size for potatoes. Going to try potatoes for the first time and definitely using fabric pots. I have 10 gallon bags. Will those work?
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