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★★★★★
They work as advertised
I live in SoCal, and I've got 3 of them (2 2-gallon and 1 3-gallon) in use out back right now, and everything is growing well. I plan to put several new fruit trees in 65-gallon Smart Pots this spring----Navel orange, fig and avocado. Right now I am growing shallots, garlic and heirloom tomatoes in them. So far, they are performing as well as claimed by the sellers. If I learn anything new about them, good or bad, I will subsequently report on it in this space, in coming months. But so far, so good. ===========Supplemental report (several months later) : As time passes, I have become convinced that the bigger smart pot you use, the easier and better will be the results. The 2 and 3 gallon sizes seem fine for spices or smaller plants,but need more frequent watering than the bigger containers. It's early June now, and I have a dozen Smart Pots currently in use. Once again, with fiber pots, bigger works better. I love the 10, 15 and 20 & 30-gallon sizes. I am starting to prefer at least 7-gallon and larger sizes best of all for this reason. I've got tomatoes in 10-gallon smart pots and they are thriving, as are brussel sprouts, canteloupe and broccoli in 10 and 15-gallon pots. I am even using a 15-gallon pot for a "potpourri" area with 4 or 5 different veggies planted in it,in different sections---Much easier to set up than a raised bed, for sure. And it works just as well from everything I've seen so far over a few months. As for perennials, I plan on putting some big, honking Artichoke plants in a 30-gallon, and a bunch of asparagus in at least a 20, or larger. Also some rhubarb in a 15 or so. Darn good product, IMO.
January 2011 · Patio Lawn and Garden · verified purchase
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Smart Pots 10-Gallon Smart Pot Soft-Sided Container, Black
4.6★ · 1,938 ratings, as of 2023
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