"My perennials in your Cow Pots have been a huge hit at our Farmer's Markets this year! People totally love how easy they are and how eco-friendly they are. I am required to sell Proven Winners in their branded plastic pots and people actually pass them by in favor of other varieties because they are in Cow Pots!"
There are a lot of choices when it comes to choosing greenhouse planting containers and trays. If you're considering fiber or biodegradable containers, CowPots have unique benefits to offer.
Reduce waste, reduce labor, improve soil and plant health.
It's made from cow manure, but does it smell like manure? We put CowPots to the test and asked people to give their honest opinion when asked, what does this pot smell like?
Unlike plastic, CowPots are very porous. The pot will actually absorb moisture when you water your plants and acts as an extension of your growing medium. We strongly recommend allowing the pots to dry between waterings.
When the pot appears dark and is damp to the touch, the soil contents are also moist and do not need additional watering. As the soil and pot dry, the exterior will become light in color and will harden. Growers notice when it is cool and damp CowPots hold moisture and when it's hot and dry they may dry out faster than plants growing in plastic pots.
If you are a grower or retailer in Canada and are interested in ordering CowPots, you can order through the Canadian distributor, Earth Alive.
CowPots have been trialed in numerous university studies. See how bio pots compare.
Let your customers know why growing with the best biodegradable pots is the greenest option for their plants.
There are 15 styles of CowPots available, ranging from 3" to 17" biodegradable pots to match the needs of commercial growers.
Presented at NE Greenhouse Conference, Nov 2023
Some of our suggestions and tips for how to begin incorporating bio pots like CowPots into your production and growing systems.
We recommend the #3 and #4 style CowPots for seed starting and transplanting plugs that need up to 12 weeks in the greenhouse. It is important to manage the watering schedule so that the biodegradable containers are able to dry in between waterings. For plants needing a longer span in the greenhouse, we recommend the #5, #6 and #7 styles which are suited for up to 16 weeks in greenhouse growing conditions.
It's very important to read the description on each seed packet for suggested seed start times and maturity dates. Crops like tomatoes benefit from being started early indoors while cucurbits (squash, cucumbers and pumpkins) are quick to germinate and spread and shouldn't be started any more than 3 weeks before you're ready to transition them outside. Read your seed packet for guidance.
A greenhouse provides natural sunlight but also provides warmth and a controlled growing environment where you control watering and air flow. There are wonderful resources to learn more about growing in a greenhouse through UConn Extension.
On average, CowPots are designed to stay intact for approximately 3 months in standard greenhouse growing conditions. This can vary based on watering practices.
CowPots are an eco-friendly and natural alternative to plastic and peat but are not currently OMRI listed or approved for Certified Organic operations.
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