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About Recycled Paper Pots For Seedlings
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Get ready to start your seeds this season!
- Made from 100% recycled, food-grade paperboard.
- Sustainably manufactured using low-water and low-energy use methods.
- Biodegrades in the garden or compost bin.
- Green alternative to plastic or peat pots.
- Ideal for varieties sensitive to root disturbance.
- When wet, perforated bottom allows for easy tear away and transplant.
- Made in the USA.
- 6 packages of the 1 1/2" paper pots (72 total pots)
- 3 packages of 3" recycled paper pots for seedlings (18 total pots)
- 2 packages of the 4" recycled paper pots for seedlings (8 total pots)
- Each 1 1/2-inch paper pot pack contains 12 pots
- Each 3-inch paper pot pack contains 6 pots
- Each 4-inch paper pot pack contains 4 pots
Botanical Interests Recycled Paper Pots For Seedlings are an eco-friendly way to grow your seedlings.Simply "pop" open the paper pot, fill with soil, and sow your favorite Botanical Interests seed! Note the variety and date sown in the label section right on the pot! They also provide a convenient way to share your seedlings with friends and other gardeners.
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- Patrick P.OR, United StatesRated 2 out of 5 stars6/6/26Mold every year
Each year we used these, mold started to take over the soil and the containers. I figured it was operator error until this year and side by side since we were on our last box of the middle size, we did these and some plastic pots. Only one side once again went moldy, the paper pots. They are a fantastic idea, and the features they thought of are great. Maybe I got a bad batch? But I won't be chancing it next year.
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateWho do you grow for? YourselfHow do you prefer to grow? Raised BedBIBotanical Interests6/17/26Hey Patrick,
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us a review and share your feedback. We always want our gardening community to have the best possible experience, so we appreciate you bringing this to our attention!
It is actually quite common for biodegradable cardboard pots to develop a bit of surface mold, but when it only happens on one single side, it is almost always a sign of a localized airflow issue. Because cardboard naturally absorbs and holds moisture from the soil, it relies on steady surrounding air circulation to dry out evenly between waterings. If a pot is pushed directly up against a wall, a window sill, another plant tray, or sits in a stagnant corner, that hidden side traps moisture. Without enough air flowing around it, that one specific side creates the perfect, damp microclimate for harmless surface mold spores to wake up.
A great way to prevent this going forward is to ensure there is a small gap of space all the way around each pot, or to give the pots a gentle quarter-turn every few days so all sides get equal exposure to fresh air.
Thank you again for your review, and please let us know if you have any other questions about your setup. Keep on growing 🌻️
- KBLNM, United StatesVerified ReviewerRated 5 out of 5 stars4/21/26Love these plastic-free planters for repotting seedlings
Please provide these in larger quantities (like packs of 20). It seems a waste to have only a few in each box.
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateWho do you grow for? FamiliesHow do you prefer to grow? Raised BedBIBotanical Interests5/3/26Hey there,
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your thoughts in a review. I've reached out to you via email to offer assistance. Your feedback is invaluable to us, and we are committed to ensuring your experience is positive. We'll be sure to share your request with our team. Thank you once again for your input. Keep on growing 🌻️
- Jessica H.MI, United StatesVerified BuyerRated 3 out of 5 stars4/18/26Hard to water effectively.
Hard to work with but easy to store. How do you keep these things watered when the paper immediately threatens to fall apart?
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateWho do you grow for? FamiliesHow do you prefer to grow? Raised Bed - KateRated 5 out of 5 stars4/15/265 Stars
Perfect biodegradable pots. They are a large size so the root systems do not get destroyed when transplanting. I really like these for larger flower varieties and melons.
- Debra V.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars4/8/26Love these paper pots.
I love these for starting poppies inside. I had 100% success in growing some poppies, where I usually struggle. These worked great!
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateBIBotanical Interests4/12/26Hey Debra,
We're absolutely thrilled to hear your Recycled Paper Pots helped you achieve 100% success with your poppies! That's amazing! Poppies can definitely be tricky to grow, so it's wonderful that these biodegradable pots made such a difference for you. There's nothing quite like finding that perfect solution that turns a gardening challenge into a complete success! Your poppies are going to be absolutely gorgeous. Keep on growing 🌻️