Bananas.org - View Single Post

Patty in Wisc · 08-04-2009, 10:35 PM

Hi guys, I have a couple 65 gal. smart pots & yes, they are durable. They are made of what I think is industrial fabric weed barrier. Impossible to tear. The 65 gal pots are about 33 -34 inches wide & impossible to move unless you have it on plywood & castors. I posted pics of me moving it on our skidster with the forks on. You MUST have it on a solid base or it will flop around on the forks. It's impossible to move around because of weight when full. You cannot pull, push or move it on a dolly.
I went thru same thing looking for a bigger-than-30 gal pot for my nana & they are just too expensive. I posted the pics here in "container grown..." titled "need a large pot ASAP". I'll find it & post the link here.
They are great for nanas - shallow & wide. It doesn't hold water like plastic, but it's good because it's self pruning. The roots will never get rootbound.

08-04-2009, 10:35 PM	#8 (permalink)
Patty in Wisc tropical nut Patty in Wisc's Photo Gallery Zone: 5 Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 3,115 BananaBucks : 432,052 Feedback: 1 / 100% Said "Thanks" 2,946 Times Was Thanked 2,510 Times in 1,203 Posts Said "Welcome to Bananas" 69 Times	Re: Smart pots Hi guys, I have a couple 65 gal. smart pots & yes, they are durable. They are made of what I think is industrial fabric weed barrier. Impossible to tear. The 65 gal pots are about 33 -34 inches wide & impossible to move unless you have it on plywood & castors. I posted pics of me moving it on our skidster with the forks on. You MUST have it on a solid base or it will flop around on the forks. It's impossible to move around because of weight when full. You cannot pull, push or move it on a dolly. I went thru same thing looking for a bigger-than-30 gal pot for my nana & they are just too expensive. I posted the pics here in "container grown..." titled "need a large pot ASAP". I'll find it & post the link here. They are great for nanas - shallow & wide. It doesn't hold water like plastic, but it's good because it's self pruning. The roots will never get rootbound. __________________ Got a lite? Patty ____ Patty in Wisc has sadly passed away 9/05/11. We will miss you Patty.