Holding Longer Veg in a 7 x 7 Square White Pot
Approximate volume is 1.3 gallons, which buys a few more weeks before a plant is rootbound than the gallon size does. The 9 in depth is the part that matters: taller media column, deeper root run and a longer buffer between waterings. Drainage comes from a raised bottom with multiple holes and slits, so the extra depth does not turn into a wet base.
Where This Size Sits Between the Others
It is a half step. That is exactly the point for growers who transplant twice rather than three times. Plants that will finish in a container want something larger, while anything moving on in two weeks is better off in the smaller pot. Square sides mean a case of 50 still fills a bench without wasting the space between pots.
Key Features
- Roughly 1.3 gallons: A half step past the gallon size, buying weeks before roots hit the wall.
- 7 x 7 in footprint, 9 in tall: Nine inches of depth gives a taller media column and a longer buffer between waterings.
- Case of 50: Fits out a vegetative bench in one delivery, with square sides that pack edge to edge.
- Raised bottom with slits: Holes and side slits keep air at the base, which matters more as depth increases.
- Reflective white plastic: Deflects light and heat rather than absorbing it into the media column.
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| SKU | HG7X7SW |
| Brand | Hydrofarm |
| Pot Size | 7 in x 7 in x 9 in |
| Volume | Approximately 1.3 gallons |
| Case Quantity | 50 |
| Color | White |
| Drainage | Raised bottom, multiple holes and slits |
| Material | Durable plastic |