Description
This is a collapsible grow bag measuring 30 x 60cm with eight side pockets and eight drainage holes, so you can plant into the sides as well as the top - $21.99. Fill it, plant it, and it stands on a balcony or a courtyard taking up a 30cm circle of floor.
Vertical growing is what makes this worth having rather than a pot. A 30cm pot grows about three strawberry plants; the same footprint with eight side pockets grows eleven or twelve, because the sides of the container become growing space instead of just being a wall. That is why these are sold for strawberries and potatoes in particular - both crops that suit being packed in and both crops where a normal pot gives you a disappointing yield for the space it occupies.
Specifications
| Size |
30 x 60cm |
| Side pockets |
8 |
| Drainage holes |
8 |
| Construction |
Breathable, collapsible fabric |
| UV |
UV resistant |
| Reusable |
Yes - folds flat between seasons |
| Material |
Not specified by the manufacturer |
What's in the Box
| 1 x |
8 pocket collapsible planter bag |
Why Choose a Fabric Grow Bag
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Eleven planting positions in a 30cm footprint - eight pockets plus the open top.
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Breathable sides - fabric lets air reach the root zone, which a solid plastic pot cannot.
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Eight drainage holes - soil drains rather than sitting waterlogged at the base.
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Folds flat out of season - it stores in a drawer instead of stacking in a corner all winter.
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Light enough to move - reposition it to follow the sun, which is impossible with a full ceramic pot.
What Grows Well in a Pocket Planter?
Strawberries are the classic choice and the one the manufacturer names, because they are shallow rooted, they trail naturally out of a side pocket, and keeping the fruit off the soil reduces rot. Herbs work well too - parsley, thyme, oregano, chives and mint, though mint is better on its own since it will take over. Lettuce and other cut-and-come-again salad leaves suit the pockets. Potatoes go in the main body rather than the pockets. What does not work is anything deep rooted or tall - tomatoes, capsicum and carrots all want more depth than a side pocket gives.
How Do You Water a Vertical Planter Evenly?
This is the one skill a pocket planter demands, because water poured in the top runs straight down the middle and the lower pockets stay dry while the top gets soaked. Water slowly, in stages, letting it soak in rather than running through. Water each pocket individually as well as the top - a watering can with a long spout makes this far easier. Some people bury a length of pipe down the centre with holes drilled along it to distribute water at depth. Check the bottom pockets specifically, since they are the ones that will quietly dry out.
Is It Really Mould Proof?
No, and we have taken that claim off the title. Nothing that holds wet soil outdoors is mould proof. What a fabric grow bag genuinely does is breathe, which lets the growing medium dry between waterings and makes the conditions mould and fungus need far less likely than in a sealed plastic pot. That is a real advantage and it is worth having - it just is not the same as being proof against mould. Empty it, rinse it and dry it fully before folding it away at the end of a season.
Buyers are balcony and courtyard growers with no garden bed, renters who want a garden that moves house, strawberry growers wanting a bigger crop from a small space, and people growing herbs by the back door. It also sells to schools and community gardens for the same reason.
Label what you plant with our T-type plant labels. Browse Gardening and Home and Garden for the rest of the outdoor range.
Frequently Asked Questions
What size is it?
30 x 60cm with 8 side pockets and 8 drainage holes.
What is it made from?
The manufacturer does not specify the fabric. It is a breathable non-woven style grow bag - contact us before ordering if the exact material matters.
How much soil does it take?
No soil volume is published. As a guide, a bag of this size typically takes 25 to 35 litres of potting mix.
Can it be left outside all year?
It is UV resistant and made for outdoor use. Emptying and storing it over winter will extend its life.
Does it come with soil or plants?
No. The bag only.
Will it stand up on its own when full?
Filled with damp potting mix it holds its shape. Empty or lightly filled it will slump.
Do you ship Australia wide?
Yes, to every state and territory including regional and remote addresses.
Fast Australian Shipping
We ship from Australia to Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide, Hobart, Canberra and Darwin, plus regional and remote addresses. Orders placed on a business day are picked and dispatched promptly, with tracking emailed to you as soon as the parcel leaves us.
Soil, plants and accessories shown in product photography are not included. The manufacturer does not specify the fabric composition. Filled with wet soil this planter is heavy - place it where you want it before filling. It is breathable rather than mould proof; empty, clean and dry it fully before storage.
