Gro Pro Essential Round Fabric Pot, 5 Gallon, Black | 14 x 10.2 in

Gro Pro Essential 5 Gallon Fabric Pot for Full-Size Indoor Plants

The #5 size is where many indoor plants spend their whole life, from late veg through harvest. This Gro Pro Essential pot is 14 in across and 10.2 in tall. Gro Pro lists the fill at 1,570.8 cu in, or about 0.91 cu ft. That is roughly 6.8 gal of real working volume, a little more than the size name suggests. The wide, fairly short shape spreads the root mass out rather than down. The broad top also gives a wide surface for watering and a stable base under a tall plant. The wall is a black, 220 gram weight non-woven fabric. Air moves through it freely, so oxygen reaches the roots from the sides as well as the top. Roots that touch the fabric are pruned by the air and branch back into the mix. The result is a dense, fibrous root ball that uses the whole pot.

Feeding and Watering a Breathable Grow Bag Through a Full Cycle

A breathable grow bag dries from every surface, so the watering rhythm differs from a plastic pot. Water until a little runs out of the base, then let the pot lose most of that weight before the next feed. Lifting one edge is the quickest test. Because the fabric will not trap water, an occasional heavy watering drains away instead of drowning the roots. Coco, peat-based mixes and amended soils all perform well in it. Hand watering, drip lines and a single stake per pot are all simple to set up. Indoors, sit each pot in a saucer or on a tray so runoff stays off the floor. Outdoors, the fabric buffers the root zone against hot afternoons and cool nights. Tomatoes, peppers, herbs and flowering houseplants all fill this size well in one season. Space the pots so air can reach the sides, since that airflow drives the pruning.

Key Features

• Generous Working Volume: About 0.91 cu ft of mix, enough to carry a plant to harvest.
• Wide, Low Profile: A 14 in footprint spreads roots out and gives a steady base.
• Breathable Fabric Wall: Air reaches the root zone through the sides as well as the top.
• Natural Air-Pruning: Roots branch at the fabric instead of circling the base.
• Will Not Trap Water: Excess water drains away, which helps prevent overwatering.
• Root Insulation: The fabric buffers the root zone against heat and cold.

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