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The Hearty Fabric Pot was created to satisfy the need for a durable, reliable, and cost-effective gardening container for both amateur and professional cultivators. Gardeners who are new to the idea of growing in fabric pots may not be aware of the many advantages they offer.
Air Root Pruning
The primary advantage of the Hearty Fabric Pot is air root pruning, in which the roots reach the air on the outside of the pot and are naturally self-pruned, activating the growth of many fibrous feeder roots. These roots are more productive in the uptake of water and nutrients, resulting in a healthier, more robust plant that utilizes the entire root zone for optimum plant growth.
Improved Aeration
The porous fabric of the Hearty Fabric Pot allows air to enter the root zone from all surfaces of the container, providing more oxygen for the roots and supporting beneficial microorganisms and bacteria. The available oxygen is essential for the metabolic process in taking up minerals and nutrients. Oxygen is also necessary to diffuse carbon dioxide caused by the respiration of root cells and microorganisms.
Superior Drainage
A common problem with conventional plastic containers are poor drainage, leading to soil-borne diseases like Phytophthora and Pythium, responsible for devastating root rot. With the Hearty Fabric Pot , excess water can easily drain from the container, keeping moisture at an ideal level for healthy plant growth.
Temperature Control
Hearty Fabric Pots allow air to penetrate the sides of the container, keeping the soil cool when exposed to direct sun on hot summer days or the intense light of an indoor grow light.
Plastic containers, on the other hand, restrict airflow and can even cause growth media to retain heat, which can lead to plant damage in hotter climates.
Quality and Durability
The Hearty Fabric Pot is constructed of the thickest non-woven polypropylene material available. The innovative quad-stitched construction allows the container to withstand constant moisture and prolonged UV exposure while retaining its self-supporting form and structural integrity.
In contrast, single-use plastic pots can crack and break with too much exposure to UV light, and often won’t last more than one growth season. If you need to move your pots, they can easily take damage and need replacement, as they are not built to withstand the same amount of stress and use as a Hearty Pot.
