Comments on: Smart Pots Update – Looking Good So Far!

By: Fern

Fern — Tue, 14 Jun 2011 00:43:48 +0000

Karen–I think the roots might grow through the sides of the pot and out into the garden soil. I would contact Smart Pots to see if they have any experience with using them in the ground.

By: Karen Mickleson

Karen Mickleson — Mon, 13 Jun 2011 20:24:14 +0000

Any idea if these pots will work in the ground? Surrounded by good, loose soil? I’m in the process of redesigning my garden away from roses. It occurs to me using these pots would be a great way to experiment with various plantings; then if I change my mind or discover a plant isn’t doing well in ‘x’ location, I could move it with less hassle and damage to the plant’s roots. Maybe not such a good idea because the point is to provide aeration?

Thoughts?

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By: Fern

Fern — Wed, 01 Jun 2011 18:32:12 +0000

Jennifer–I also saw that Smart Pots now sells tan pots, if that’s more to your taste.

By: Jennifer

Jennifer — Wed, 01 Jun 2011 03:29:08 +0000

I have just started using smartpots this year for potatoes. My potato plants have taken off, and I suspect I will have plenty of potatoes by the end of the season. They are very easy, and compact. and these bags are less noticable than the green plastic potato bags.

By: texgirl

texgirl — Thu, 05 May 2011 00:42:09 +0000

This is my third year of growing a Smartpot garden, in containers that have never been emptied. I have five 100 gallon containers. I just pull out the dead stuff at the end of the season, although I have had parsley and basil continue to grow through most of the winter, (El Paso, TX).
I prepare for each season by digging up the dirt, adding a little fertilizer and potting soil to fill it up. I keep it full to one inch below the lip.
I already have tomatoes of all sizes growing on my 12 tomato plants. My peppers have some blossoms and my basil is awesome!
Last year I had to buy green wire cages, (they fit snugly up next to the pots) to hold up all my tomatoes plants, they were huge!
I love these Smartpots! Y’all have a great summer!

By: SaraC

SaraC — Wed, 27 Apr 2011 15:46:21 +0000

I’ve washed them in the washing machine, with bleach with no problems. I sterilize after each use. Especially for indoor grow rooms.

By: Fern

Fern — Fri, 15 Apr 2011 19:53:03 +0000

Paz–I used premium potting soil in both containers and the Smart Pots KILLED the plastic pots by the end of the season. My Smart Pots tomato was 18 inches taller and produced several more pints of cherry tomatoes than the plastic pot (which still did good, just not as good as the Smart Pots).

By: Paz

Paz — Fri, 15 Apr 2011 13:32:09 +0000

I can imagine it helping with poorer soils perhaps, but what about the quality soils that have a good mix of perlite and other properties in them. They are designed to be well aired etc. Is there a need to improve on that?

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