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Today we will look into a very important topic \u2013 thats choosing the right plantar or pot for your container gardening. The advantages and disadvantages of each and some very important factors and tips to consider during pot selection.<\/p>\n
I will start with this important line: \u201cThe pots really make a difference in the growth of plants\u201d.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n Many gardeners have their own preferences regarding the choice of containers for their plants whether clay or plastic or cement pots. If you are confused on how to choose the right container for your home gardening or teres gardening, you\u2019re not alone!\u00a0 There are lot of people out there, who need help in solving this puzzle. Containers are made of many materials, including clay,\u00a0 cement, ceramic, brass, or fibre-glass, stone pots, wooden pots, coco coir pots and what not.<\/p>\n Just think of these factors one by one and this will help you in making a decision.<\/p>\n The Pros and cons \u2013 that is Advantages and Disadvantages of each option.<\/p>\n Firstly we will start with:<\/p>\n Plastic pots are generally a cheaper option. And they further come in 3 or more options or colors. Choosing a color is also important \u2013 You remember one common concept in 7th<\/sup> standard Physics \u2013 \u201cBLACK BODIES ARE GOOD ABSORBERS OF HEAT\u201d. They come in terracotta color, light color and black color what most nursery guys use. \u00a0So black is not my preferred option because it absorbs more heat. If you want, you can use these for plants that prefer indirect light or shade. No issues.<\/p>\n The advantages of these are: They are Cheaper, easily available even in super markets, light weight, durable and do not break easily, \u00a0easy to clean, easy to make multiple drainage holes, Come in different sizes and shapes and decorative shapes.<\/p>\n Now the Disadvantages: The first one is they get heated up soon when kept in direct sunlight and can kill the beneficial microorganisms in the soil and burn the roots. If you are keeping in indirect light or filtered light \u2013 no issues.<\/p>\n One most important problem with plastic is environmental and health hazard \u2013 particularly if you are using from an unreliable company. Make sure you use the least toxic ones (#2 HDPE, #4 LDPE, and #5 PP). Try to avoid #3 PVC, #6 PS, and #7 polycarbonate especially for food gardens.<\/p>\n Currently majority of plant pots are made from polypropylene (#5 or PP \u2013 currently one of the safer plastics), however it\u2019s better to check than to assume things.<\/p>\n The advantages of these pots are: They are more visually appealing and come in different sizes and shapes because they can be moulded into any shape and size. They do not break so easily like the clay pots, but still they are breakable unlike plastic pots. Ceramic pots are costly but look very attractive.<\/p>\n The Disadvantages are: They do not provide lateral aeration unlike clay pots because they do not have porosity in the walls and hence they can get heated up and produce bad results if kept in hot sunlight. One more issue with concrete or cement pots most of us are unaware is they can affect soil PH, because concrete is rich in lime and can slowly release into the soil and can make soil more alkaline which can be toxic for most acid loving plants.<\/p>\n Before Moving on to the CLAY POTS, we will quickly look into other options like Wooden Pots, Stone Pots, Styrofoam containers and others.<\/p>\n So there we have it folks. By now you should have decided your favourite container for home gardening.<\/p>\n
\nPlease watch this entire video and by the end of this video you should be able to make a decision on choosing the correct container for your gardening.<\/p>\n\n
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