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Smart Pot Transplanter
Estimated Delivery between October 07 and October 09.
Grow, open, transplant
The Smart Pot Transplanter is a reusable fabric container with an overlapping opening in the sidewall. When your plant is ready for its next home, open the seam and peel the fabric away while supporting the root ball.
Choose your starting size
- 1 Gallon: a compact option for small starts and cuttings.
- 2 Gallon: additional room for young plants before their next move.
Choose a size that fits the plant’s existing roots and the time it will spend in this container. See the size comparison for dimensions and estimated soil requirements.
How to use it
- Set the Transplanter on a suitable surface with its sidewall overlap closed. Fill with an appropriate potting mix and plant.
- Water and care for the plant according to its needs. Check moisture regularly.
- Prepare the destination planting hole or larger container. Open the seam and gently peel the fabric away, supporting the root ball rather than pulling on the stem.
- Position the plant at the appropriate planting depth, backfill, and water. Monitor moisture while it establishes.
Care and reuse
Remove loose soil, rinse or gently wash, and air-dry thoroughly before storage. Inspect the fabric and seams before reusing. The opening seam makes the container easier to remove; it does not eliminate the need for careful handling and appropriate aftercare.
Smart Pot Transplanter
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A fabric growing container with an opening side seam. Grow your young plant, peel the fabric away from its root ball, and move it into its next home.
$3.59
Estimated delivery between October 07 and October 09.
Selected Smart Pot specs
Dimensions
Choose a size
Soil volume
Choose a size
Pick a Smart Pot size to see width, height and estimated soil volume.
Opens at the seam
Peel the fabric away while supporting the roots.
Made for reuse
Clean, air-dry, and inspect before the next planting.
See it in action
Grow. Open. Transplant.
Watch how to use the Smart Pot Transplanter, from growing your plant to opening the side seam and moving it into its next home.
OPENS.
PLANTS.
THRIVES.
Closed
Holds the root ball securely.
Open
Pull back the built-in seam.
Release
Support the root ball as you peel the fabric away.
Transplant
Set at the appropriate depth, backfill, and water.
Room for young roots
Breathable fabric allows air and water to pass through the container walls. Root growth also depends on the plant, potting mix, watering, and growing conditions.
Choose your starting size
1 Gallon
7" x 6"
0.134 cu. ft.
2 Gallon
8" x 7"
0.204 cu. ft.
Root health
Roots built to move.
Air pruning can encourage branching near the fabric wall and reduce circling. These illustrations explain the idea; they are not photographs of a controlled Transplanter trial.
Which size is right for you?
| Size | Dimensions (D x H) | Soil volume | Best for | Good to know |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Gallon | 7" x 6" | 0.134 cu. ft. | Seedlings, most vegetable transplants, herbs, flowers, cuttings | Great for starting seeds and smaller plants. |
| 2 Gallon | 8" x 7" | 0.204 cu. ft. | Larger vegetable starts, perennials, shrubs, young trees | More root room for bigger plants and longer grow time. |
Dimensions and soil volumes are approximate. Match the container to the existing root ball and expected grow time; avoid excess wet mix around small roots.
“Using these to establish cuttings before planting in the ground in Spring.”
Laura — customer review
Read all reviews →Frequently asked questions
How does the Transplanter work?
Grow in the fabric pot, pull back the built-in opening seam, lift out the root ball, and transplant.
Can I reuse the Transplanter?
Yes. Remove soil, gently clean, and air-dry thoroughly. Inspect the fabric and seams before using it again. Lifespan depends on use, handling, and growing conditions.
What size should I choose?
Choose 1 gallon for seedlings and smaller starts. Choose 2 gallon for larger starts, perennials, shrubs, and young trees.
Is the fabric safe for edible plants?
Smart Pot fabric is BPA-free, lead-free, and chemically inert.
Where are Smart Pots made?
Smart Pots are made in the USA.
Smart Pot® is the original fabric planter, made in the USA since 1984. From home gardens to professional growing, we’re here to help.
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