Fabric Grow Pots VS Air Pots: Which Is Better For Medicinal Plants Grow

August 24, 2021

Medicinal plants growers are always looking for ways to improve their harvests. This curiosity and drive has led to countless innovations, from yield-boosting LEDs to streamlined nutrient formulas that bulk up flowers. Cultivators have also turned their attention to specialized growing containers, such as air pots and fabric grow pots, as a means of enhancing the growing process.
Picking the right container is the first secret to growing large, healthy medicinal plants, as the characteristics container can influence yield, flavor and even THC content of your buds.
Explore the differences between these two types of containers below, and find out why you should use them and which one is better.

Fabric Grow Pots

Fabric grows pots are made of heavy-duty fabric that breathes. They are re-usable. They come in various sizes, from only a few litres right up to 500 litres. These vessels are constructed from a firm fabric that securely houses the growing medium. The material possesses thousands of tiny pores that allow air to flow through and excess water to drain out.

Pros of fabric grow pots:

Nonwoven fabric material, allows roots to breathe and grow healthier, boosts plant growth and yields
Promote faster plant growth through better aeration.
Keeps plant warmer in winter and cooler in the summer.
Prevents circling roots and air-prunes the plant's root structure.
Heavy duty & durable; reinforced handles for easy movement.
Provides aeration, enhancing root structure, resulting in a vigorous plant with more flowers and fruits and increased insect and disease resistance.
Decreased risk of transplant shock, creates improved overall root structure.

Cons of fabric grow pots:

They Require Space – Most Smart Pots are wider than regular pots or planting containers, taking up more floor space.
No Drip Tray – Since Smart Pots don’t come with their own drip tray you’ll need to place them in a place where drainage doesn’t do any damage or put a saucer or tray of your own underneath.
Frequent Watering – These containers dry out more quickly than other types of medicinal plants pots, so plan to use a larger container and water frequently.

Air Pots

Pros of air pots:

Oxygenated Roots – In an Air Pot your medicinal plants will have well oxygenated roots, improving growth at all stages and resulting in bigger yields.
Prevents Root Binding – Thanks to the natural air pruning that occurs, a plant in an Air Pot will never become root bound.
Good for Small Spaces – Air Pots are shaped taller and more narrow than regular plastic pots, so you can fit more plants into a small space.
Fit Normal Drip Trays – You can use any drip tray or base from a regular plastic or ceramic pot with an Air Pot.
Rigid –It is easy to move Air Pots because of the stiff, heavy plastic that doesn’t shift when you pick it up.

Cons of air pots:

Less Stable for Large Plants – Because of their tall, narrow shape Air Pots can tip over if plants grow especially tall or heavy.
Require Frequent Watering –Air Pots dry out quickly, requiring frequent watering.
Air pots can be a bit messy. Soil and water can also spill out through the holes. These pots also need to be put on a tray to capture run-off.

Conclusion:

Absolutely. We recommend trialling both fabrics grow pots and air pots to see which one suits your growing style and setup the best. Of course, growers get great results when using standard containers all the time. But both air pots and fabrics grow pots can help you avoid potential pitfalls and keep your root systems in great health. Good luck, and happy growing!

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