Frequently Asked Questions

What kind of soil should I put in my CowPots?

Cowpots do not require any particular potting soil.... any good quality pottiing soil is suitable.

Are CowPots suitable for all plant types?

Yes. CowPots are designed to degrade and work best for seed starting.

Will CowPots have an odor when they’re wet?

Absolutely not. The special CowPot manufacturing process removes weeds and pathogens, and renders the pots odor free.

How can I tell I’m properly watering my seedlings?

Indicators of proper watering are dry soil on top and the plant looking robust. Plants need air and allowing the soil to dry a bit gives your plants a chance to breath. Do not let the pots become completely dry to the point the plant starts to wilt.

How can I tell if I’m overwatering?

If you never allow the top of the soil to dry and the plants don't seem to show good growth you may be over watering

I seem to be getting some mold on the outside of my CowPots.
What can I do? How do I prevent mold?

Our process does not include mold retardants. The molds you see are natural and harmless and do not inhibit plant growth

How can I make sure my CowPots don’t start breaking
down before my seedlings are ready for in ground planting?

Don't start your plants too early for the season or climate you're in. CowPots should hold up for up to 12 weeks. However if they do start to break down your plant roots will hold the pot sufficiently intact to enable planting in the ground.

Should I use liquid fertilizer in my CowPots?

CowPots do not take the place of liquid fertilizer. They do add some enrichment for your plant as they break down in the ground, but not to the same extent as normal fertilizing. Use your normal fertilizing protocol. Cowpots main advantages are no transplanting shock and quick biodegradability.

Do CowPots work well with heat mats and grow lights?

Yes...any normal growth promoting practices work well with CowPots.

Do I need to tear off the top edge of the CowPot
before planting in the ground?

No. That’s the beauty of CowPots – unlike other plantable pots, CowPots biodegrade completely.

How deeply should I plant CowPots in the ground?

Bury the pot completely in the ground with no part of the pot visible once covered

I live in Arizona and have had trouble with other plantable
pots drying-out too quickly in our arid climate. Any suggestions?

CowPots have natural water holding capacity and should not dry out as fast

My in-ground planted CowPots are not breaking down completely.
What am I doing wrong?

Depending on the soil type and amount of rain CowPots may decompose at differing rates. They are very porous and will allow the roots to go through the pot wall. They will eventually break down in a way that allows maximum root and plant growth.

How long can I store unused CowPots?

If kept dry, indefinitely.