In Stock1l Air Pots
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Description
One litre Air Pots are ideal for growing rooted seedlings or clones as the improved root development creates an extremely hardy young plant that can be effectively transplanted to larger pots. They measure 10cm in diameter and 14.5cm in height.
The idea behind their sci-fi appearance is that as the roots are directed towards the holes, they are air-pruned. This avoids unhealthy root circling and encourages the growth of additional feeder roots and, in turn, greater nutrient absorption and improved top growth.
It is worth noting that these pots tend to dry out more quickly than standard pots, especially if you are hand watering.
Air Pots are made of very tough, 100% recycled plastic and are delivered flat-packed. They are straightforward to assemble and disassemble to allow for easy potting up and will last for years.
For assembly instructions, visit the Air Pot website.
Key facts
| Capacity | 1 litre |
|---|---|
| Size | 10 cm diameter, 14.5 cm high |
| For | Rooted seedlings and cuttings, before they move to a larger pot |
| Type | Air-Pot: perforated wall that air-prunes the roots |
| Material | Tough, 100% recycled plastic |
| Supplied | Flat packed |
| Brand | Air-Pot |
| Maker's part number | 5018 |
| Product code | 2208 |
| Category | Air Pots |
How to use
The pot arrives flat: put it together following the maker's assembly instructions. Pot up a rooted seedling or cutting and grow it on until it is ready for a larger pot. The pot comes apart again, so the root ball slides out whole when you pot on.
Air-Pots dry out faster than standard pots, especially when you water by hand, so check them more often. The next sizes up are the 3 litre and 5 litre; all sizes are in Air-Pots.
Questions
What is a 1 litre Air-Pot for?
Young plants: rooted seedlings or cuttings. The air-pruned root system makes a very hardy young plant that transplants well into a larger pot.
Do Air-Pots need more watering?
Yes. They dry out more quickly than standard pots, especially with hand watering.
Does it come assembled?
No. Air-Pots are delivered flat packed and are straightforward to put together and take apart.
Growers’ guides
- Plant Pot Sizes: Litres to cm, How to Measure, Which Size to UsePlant pot sizes in litres and the centimetres our pot pages give, how to measure a pot, which size for seedlings and tomatoes, and when to pot on.
- Fabric, Air-Pot or Plastic Pots? How to Choose (and What Size)Air-Pots, fabric plant pots and plastic pots compared: how air-pruning works, the best fabric pots for hand or self-watering, and which size to buy.
- Sowing Seeds Indoors: How to Germinate, Prick Out and Harden OffHow to germinate seeds indoors, choose a seed propagator, prick out and transplant seedlings, what to feed them and how to harden them off.
