5 gallon fabric pots

5-gallon fabric pots are the most commonly used for growing plants, though other sizes are available. These pots provide a good balance between portability and functionality. They are large enough to support a variety of plants but also portable enough for most people to easily lift and move around. Additionally, these 5-gallon grow bags come in handy if you don’t have an outdoor garden space.

Why Choose 5-gallon Fabric Pots

Not everyone has acres of land to grow plants. Conversely, your land may not have good soil for optimum growth. Five-gallon grow bags can solve these problems. You can set these fabric pots on the deck, porch, or backyard. In addition, you don’t have to worry about poor soil or your plants getting trampled. Another benefit of 5-gallon fabric grow bags is that they are movable, unlike raised beds and yard gardens.

5-gallon Fabric Grow Bags vs. 5-gallon Plastic Pots

Besides offering a good medium between added mobility, space-saving and practicality, 5-gallon cloth pots are porous. The fibers in the pots allow proper air circulation in the soil, thus delivering vital oxygen to the root system. Better aeration means improved water drainage and healthier plant growth. What’s more, the breathable fabric helps regulate the temperature of the soil. So these 5-gallon grow bags can keep the soil cooler on hot summer days or when exposed to intense indoor lights. This is especially useful for plants that are more sensitive to hot weather.

Conventional plastic pots are not breathable. So there is a higher risk of overwatering the roots or waterlogging the soil. While some plastic pots come with drainage holes at the bottom, you still have to let the soil to dry out between watering, which can be time-consuming. But unlike fabric pots, plastics don’t require regular watering.

While both materials are durable, 5-gallon fabric pots tend to last longer and can be reused for up to 6 growing cycles. When exposed to ultraviolet light, plastic pots tend to crack and split over time.