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Specifications at a Glance:

  • Made of composted cow manure
  • 100% biodegradable

Biodegradable Cowpots™

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3" Cowpots, Set of 12 - Item #37-034

$10.95
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4" Cowpots, Set of 12 - Item #37-537

$11.95
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5" Cowpots, Set of 6 - Item #38-631

$7.95
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2-3/4" Cowpots, Set of 4 6-Packs - Item #38-632

$9.95
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Biodegradable, Eco-Friendly Cowpots™ for Transplants

Plants thrive in these award-winning biodegradable transplant pots. Cowpots™ are the patent-pending invention of Matt and Ben Freund, two Connecticut dairy farmers who were looking for an environmentally responsible way to dispose of cow manure. The manure is dried, completely composted, mixed with natural fibers, and pressed into pots. Gardeners love Cowpots because they are odorless and free of weed seeds. Plants love Cowpots too, because transplant shock is greatly reduced. Best of all, Cowpots are 100% biodegradable. They last for months in the greenhouse or windowsill, but will dissolve within weeks after planting in the garden, providing essential organic nutrients. We are very excited about Cowpots, and recommend them to any gardener who wants to increase plant health and reduce waste.

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  • Completely biodegradable pots make seedstarting easy
  • Transplant seedlings, pot and all, directly into garden, reducing transplant shock
  • Pots add nutrients to the soil as they degrade

REVIEW SNAPSHOT®

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Biodegradable Cowpots™
 
4.4

(based on 161 reviews)

91%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Holding capacity (86)
  • Drains well (85)
  • Attractive (24)
  • Easy to use (23)
  • Lightweight (19)

Cons

  • Flimsy (8)
  • Grows mold/mildew (8)
  • Deteriorates/rots (5)

Best Uses

  • Growing seeds (113)
  • Plant transferal (85)
  • Outdoor plants (39)
  • Garden (18)
  • Household plants (13)
    • Reviewer Profile:
    • Avid gardener (105), Getting started (18), Master gardener (17), Practical (16), Budget shopper (10)

REVIEWS

Reviewed by 161 customers

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1.0

Very Expensive

By Leo

from Syrause NY

About Me Avid Gardener

Verified Reviewer

Pros

    Cons

      Best Uses

        Comments about Biodegradable Cowpots™:

        I'm sure they are nice BUT there are many more reusable ones at a much more resonable price

        (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

         
        1.0

        Not worth the price

        By urbangardengeek

        from chicago, il

        About Me Avid Gardener

        Verified Buyer

        Pros

          Cons

          • Deteriorates/Rots
          • Flimsy
          • Grows Mold/Mildew

          Best Uses

            Comments about Biodegradable Cowpots™:

            I used these pots for seed starting. They began to break down before the plants were ready to go outdoors. A lot of good effort and growing time was wasted. Also, for the first time, I had a problem with fruit flies around the pots. I loved the innovative idea behind this product, but it wasn't worth the hassle!

             
            5.0

            Transplanting easy

            By Saguaro

            from Phoenix, AZ

            About Me Avid Gardener

            Verified Buyer

            Pros

            • Adds organic fertilizer
            • Drains Well
            • Holding Capacity
            • Lightweight
            • Sturdy
            • They hold well together
            • Weather Resistant

            Cons

              Best Uses

                Comments about Biodegradable Cowpots™:

                To grow veggies from seeds - tomatoes, cucumbers and small seed flowers.

                (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

                 
                3.0

                No Odor

                By Ozark

                from Arkansas

                About Me Avid Gardener

                Verified Buyer

                Pros

                • Lightweight

                Cons

                • Flimsy

                Best Uses

                • Growing Seeds

                Comments about Biodegradable Cowpots™:

                do not let the cowpot get wet, lest it will deteriorate immediately

                (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

                 
                5.0

                Easy to use!!!

                By Farmer Nick

                from Whittier Nick

                About Me Avid Gardener

                Verified Buyer

                Pros

                • Attractive Design
                • Drains Well
                • Holding Capacity
                • Lightweight
                • Sturdy
                • Weather Resistant

                Cons

                • NA

                Best Uses

                • Growing Seeds
                • Plant Transferal

                Comments about Biodegradable Cowpots™:

                I have always used these to start my veges before transplanting them into the garden..

                 
                4.0

                great to grow seedlings

                By Farmer Mom

                from Central NJ

                About Me Avid Gardener

                Verified Buyer

                Pros

                • Lightweight
                • Sturdy

                Cons

                • They don't degrade well

                Best Uses

                • Growing Seeds

                Comments about Biodegradable Cowpots™:

                If you have soil with a lot of clay, remove the pots before planting. My pots were in the ground for 2 months and since my plants weren't really growing well, I checked under the dirt and the pots were only partially degraded.
                However, I love them for planting seedlings.

                (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

                 
                5.0

                Super poop pots

                By Sheila

                from Bowdoin, ME

                About Me Getting Started

                Verified Buyer

                Pros

                • Sturdy yet biodegradeable

                Cons

                  Best Uses

                  • Transplanting

                  Comments about Biodegradable Cowpots™:

                  Pots worked great for transplanting seedlings in to the garden.

                   
                  5.0

                  Love these

                  By Diane

                  from Berryville, Virginia

                  About Me Avid Gardener

                  Verified Reviewer

                  Pros

                  • Work well

                  Cons

                    Best Uses

                    • Growing Seeds

                    Comments about Biodegradable Cowpots™:

                    I bought a bunch of these two years ago and used them for seeding, rather than the little plastic 6-packs. I found I these were sturdy and large enough that I could skip the transplant I had to do with the 6-packs. The cow-pots could go straight in the ground and the seedlings have always done well. I've been using them ever since.

                     
                    5.0

                    Just right

                    By PKNM

                    from Santa Fe

                    About Me Avid Gardener

                    Verified Buyer

                    Pros

                    • Drains Well
                    • Lightweight
                    • Sustainable

                    Cons

                      Best Uses

                      • Plant Transferal

                      Comments about Biodegradable Cowpots™:

                      Just the right size for transferring seedlings that have outgrown their APS cells. They're biodegradable and because they are separate units (unlike APS cells), they're great for giving plants away to others. When the degrade, they provide nutrients. Just right.

                      (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

                       
                      5.0

                      "Worth the money"

                      By Debbie the Green Thumb

                      from Syracuse, NY

                      About Me Avid Gardener

                      Verified Buyer

                      Pros

                      • Easy to use
                      • Keeps the plants intact

                      Cons

                        Best Uses

                        • Outdoor Plants
                        • Plant Transferal

                        Comments about Biodegradable Cowpots™:

                        I'm using the cowpots to transplant my tomatoes from the APS system. The plants are healthy and thriving. I can't wait to plant them outside. I will definitely order more.

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