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About Epic 3” Cube Pot
Once your seedlings begin to outgrow their starter trays, it’s time to size up. The Epic 3” Cube Pot gives your seedlings the extra space they need to keep growing strong indoors until it’s warm enough to move them outside to the garden.
Made in the USA from tough, recycled plastic, this pot is built to last and designed to set your plants up for success. Whether you’re potting up tomatoes, growing your favorite herbs, or moving a batch of veggies along, the Epic 3” Cube Pot will help your plants develop strong, healthy roots so they can thrive. It’s also ideal for rooting cuttings or growing herbs right on your countertop.
Built To Last: Injection-molded, UV-resistant construction made to last 10+ years. This isn’t the cheap, flimsy stuff.
Extend Indoor Grow Time: The perfect size to keep your plants growing strong when they get too big for their starter cell tray.
Epic Exclusive: Designed & made by the Epic Gardening team, so you know it’s super-high quality. Made by gardeners, for gardeners.
Smart Design: Air-pruning slits prevent root spiraling. Internal ribs encourage healthy root development. Raised base and feet allow for better drainage.
Perfect For: Potting up tomatoes, peppers, eggplant, as well as larger fruits & veggies, growing herbs in a greenhouse or on your countertop, and propagating.
Compatible With the Epic UBT: Fit up to 18 Epic 3” Cube Pots onto our Universal Bottom Trays. Also great for potting up smaller seedlings from our Epic 4-Cell or Epic 6-Cell Trays.
Why We Love It
Built to Last: Made from tough, UV-resistant recycled plastic, this little pot is built to withstand season after season. Practically indestructible, it’ll stick around for years to come.
Root Health: Those air pruning slits and internal ribs? They’re there for a reason. Your plant’s roots won’t spiral, and they’ll develop stronger and healthier, which is exactly what you want.
Eco-Friendly: Made from 100% recycled plastic, this pot helps keep plastic waste in check while supporting your sustainable gardening practices.
Versatility: From your favorite herbs to larger fruits and veggies, the Epic 3" Cube Pot is a great all-around solution when you’re looking to transplant or pot up small seedlings.
Small & Stackable: They’re compact and lightweight, and when you’re not using them, you can stack them up and stash them in a cupboard without taking up much space.
How to Use
- Once your seedlings have reached that intermediate stage, the Epic 3” Cube Pot will come into play. This is the next step to take once your seedlings start to outgrow their cell trays.
- Fill your 3” pot with soil, then make a hole big enough to hold the soil that’s already bundled around the roots of your seedling.
- Make sure the soil in the cell tray is moist so it doesn’t just crumble apart; that will help retain the soil around the seedling.
- You can use your finger to pop the seedling out of its cell tray using the hole in the base. You should never need any external tool to remove a seedling from one of our trays.
- Once loosened, set the seedling into the hole you made and add more soil if needed. Lightly press down to secure the seedling in place and ensure there aren't any hidden air pockets under the soil's surface.
- This slightly larger transplant pot will give whatever you’re growing more space for root expansion before they’re ready to make the jump to the outside garden.
- These pots are also great for propagating cuttings from other plants. Try rooting your own herbs in these, or use the 3" pot as a temporary pot for your grafted tomatoes as the graft joint heals. They're the perfect size for multipurpose use.
Cleaning Your Epic 3" Cube Pots
We recommend hand-washing these with hot, soapy water to keep the pots in good shape for years to come. A good dish detergent should sterilize the pots enough to protect your seedlings.
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FAQ
Q: How long do Epic Pots last?
A:Practically unbreakable, they’re made from durable, injection-molded, recycled plastic and designed to provide a long lifespan of 10+ years. That’s a lot of growing seasons.
Q: Are your pots BPA-free?
A:Yes, they’re made from BPA-free, recycled polypropylene (#5 plastic), and no PFAS are used when we make them. So, safe for your plants and safe for you.
Q: What plants can I use the 3" Cube Pot for?
A:These are perfect for transplanting/up-potting all kinds of plants, from cucumbers and tomatoes to herbs and flowers. They’ll support anything that needs a little more room to grow before it's time to shift them into the garden.
Q: What is air pruning and how does it help?
A:Air pruning happens naturally when roots reach the open air. Since they can't grow without moisture and darkness, roots that make it through the air-pruning slots basically prune themselves, pushing the plant to make a stronger root network inside the pot. This prevents root spiraling and encourages your plant to develop a healthier root system. It's one of the key features of our Epic Pots.
Q: Can I stack these pots for storage?
A:Yes, they’re designed that way. The compactness of the Epic 3" Cube Pot makes it easy to stack and store. Whether you're in between seasons or prepping for your next round of seedlings, they won’t take up much space.
Q: What trays can I use the 3" pot with?
A:You can fit up to 18 Epic 3” Cube Pots into our Universal Bottom Trays for a super streamlined growing setup.
Have more questions? Don't hesitate to reach out. We’re here to help your garden grow.