Living Soil Fabric Pots

Absolutely! Our living soil fabric pots are ideal for organic gardening. Our pots are made in the USA, free of BPA and heavy metals, and resist breakdown and rot. They are chemically stable and won’t leach anything, period. This ensures your vegetables grow in a safe, chemical-free environment. The design promotes a healthy microbiome and air pruning, both of which are fundamental in organic gardening.

Yes, our living soil grow bags are versatile and can be used both indoors and outdoors. Their tan color minimizes heat absorption, which is particularly beneficial outside, and the breathable fabric helps in reducing the humidity levels around your plants indoors.

The breathable fabric of our living soil pots encourages air pruning—a process where the outer roots are naturally pruned when they reach the air at the edge of the pot. This promotes the growth of more feeder roots throughout the soil, enhancing nutrient uptake and plant health. Traditional plastic or ceramic pots can lead to root circling and tangling, which limits the plant's growth potential.

The short answer? Quality. We have taken the time to research the materials used by our competition and have chosen to use a far superior fabric that is made specifically for us in the USA. Then our NorCal and Mexico friends assemble our pots with USA made material for lasting quality. 

The majority of the fabric pots on the market are mass produced in China with low quality fabric and do not last. We sew our bottom seams on the outside to help them last longer, and most of our pots and beds have a triple hem along the top for extra strength. (Classic fabric pots 30 gal and up are triple-hemmed. Fabric raised beds are all triple-hemmed.)

In our experience, they last between 3-5 years. It depends on how much direct sunlight they receive, how you store/clean them, and how you grow in them. Often, they will last longer than that! In case you receive a defective product, the Grassroots manufacturer warranty is 90 days. We recommend washing your fabric pots in between cycles if you use a lot of nutrients and amendments.

Our fabric is a nonwoven geotextile polypropylene made especially for us from a manufacturer in the USA. It is military grade UV-resistant, chemically stable, and BPA free! It resists breakdown and rot and won’t leach any chemicals into your soil or growing media. Plus, you can just throw it in the washing machine!

Yes! Our fabric pots can be cleaned in the washing machine and air dried. Do not put them in the dryer. Learn more about washing your fabric pots here.

Yes, but be proactive. The bottom of the fabric pot will put moisture into the wood and cause rot. So for a deck, we suggest using a plastic or ceramic dish underneath to collect runoff water.

Our current pots and beds are intended to be very long-lasting above ground containers.

You can bury our pots, and they will not deteriorate. This type of geotexile fabric is very durable, and being underground will not negatively affect anything.

Why yes! For any reason you have to move your plant, our pots are lightweight and designed to be free to pick up and move to a new location. We recommend doing so before a watering so the pot is at its lightest.

It is personal preference. Our pots are not designed for this, and you can prevent it by not overwatering, by raising your pots on wire racks, or by putting a small layer of clay pebbles at the bottom of the pot before adding soil. But if it happens and is not a problem for you, it WILL benefit the plant by adding new area for your roots to explore.

While our grow bags / fabric pots are designed to accommodate a wide range of soil types, we recommend using a well-aerated, nutrient-rich potting mix that supports the thriving of microorganisms. For the best results, consider using a living soil that contains compost, worm castings, and other organic matter to feed your plants naturally.

We are committed to sustainability and the environment. Our fabric pots are handcrafted in the USA, using locally sourced, environmentally friendly materials that are chemically stable and long-lasting. While the material we use is not recyclable, we strive to help by making our products last as long as possible. By choosing our fabric pots, you're reducing the need for single-use plastic pots that contribute to landfill waste.

Our fabric pots and grow bags are designed to fold down flat when not in use, making storage simple and space-efficient. Ensure they are clean and dry before folding to prevent mold or mildew. Store them in a cool, dry place until you're ready to use them again.