Hydrofarm 5 Inch Net Pot, Black Plastic Mesh Pots, Bag of 50

Hydrofarm 5 Inch Net Pot: Open Mesh for Free Root Growth

This is a black plastic net pot with a large mesh grid around its sides and base. Water and air pass straight through the openings, so the media drains evenly. Roots are free to grow out through the grid instead of circling inside a solid wall. Hydrofarm points to that open structure as the reason for bigger, healthier roots. The pot sits in a lid or tray opening and holds the plant upright above the water. A comfortable lip runs around the top edge, which gives your fingers something to hold. That lip makes it easy to lift a planted pot, check the roots and set it back. Hydrofarm rates these pots for any growing media, whether hydroponic or soil-based. Clay pebbles, rockwool, coco and perlite are all common fillers. The open grid also makes the pots easier to clean, because water runs right through the holes. Each bag holds 50 pots, enough to fill a large system or keep spares on the shelf. Hydrofarm part number HG5NETPOT identifies this pack.

Setting Up 5 Inch Net Pots in a Hydro System

Match the pot to the site openings in your lid or tray before filling a full batch. Rinse clay pebbles or other loose media first so dust does not cloud the reservoir. Set a rooted plug or cube in the center and fill the space around it with media. In a deep water culture setup, keep the water line just below the base of the pot at first. As roots reach the water, the level can drop and leave an air gap beneath the pot. Flood and drain trays work well too, since the mesh lets water in and out quickly. Check through the grid every few days to watch roots push out into the system. Lift each pot by the lip rather than by the plant stem. At harvest, cut roots flush with the mesh to free the pot. Soak used pots to loosen old roots, then scrub and sanitize them before the next run. Pots that come through cleaning intact can go straight back into service. Keep a few extra pots handy to replace any that crack.

Key Features

• Large mesh grid: Even drainage and room for roots to grow through the walls.
• Black plastic: A rigid body that holds media and plant upright in the site.
• Top lip: A comfortable edge for lifting and moving planted pots.
• Any growing media: Works with hydroponic and soil-based mixes.
• Easy to clean: Water runs straight through the open holes.
• 50 per bag: Fills a large system or keeps spares on hand.

Technical Specifications