CowPots Wholesale Store

CowPots are made of natural materials: composted cow manure blended with a small amount of recycled newspaper and cardboard. The pots are formed by weaving these fibers together. As the plant develops, and the pot is exposed to growing conditions of being watered regularly, the fibers become weaker with time. Once planted in the ground, the microorganisms in the soil help break down the pot. Our products are all USDA Certified 100% Biobased. 

Not all biodegradable pots are equal. This is what makes CowPots stand apart from competing bio containers. CowPots do not need to be crushed or torn before planting. Place the whole pot in the ground and the roots will continue to grow right through the pot wall. Studies found within 3 months, 88% of the CowPot degrades in the soil.

As a biodegradable planter, CowPots will begin to break down within weeks of transplanting. As long as they are completely buried at planting, they should be almost completely decomposed by the end of the growing season. The rate of decomposition depends largely on moisture and bioactivity in your soil. Biodegradable pots are designed to degrade both in the garden or in a patio container.  

Visit our product specification page to see a condensed description of each style of our biodegradable pots and their suggested growing applications.  The #3 and #4 styles along with the 10 row tray are best suited for seed starting. The #5, #6 and #7 styles are great for step up transplants and plants requiring more soil volume.

Our online store lists each of the 15 styles of biodegradable pots we currently manufacture. If you are interested in other styles, find out more about customization. If you are looking for volume discounts for large quantities beyond the pricing listed for our wholesale pots, contact us.

Absolutely, yes. CowPots have porous pot walls that allow for unrestricted root penetration. Your plants will never be root bound in a CowPot. These roots then benefit from air pruning as they are exposed to the outer edges of the pot walls.