I like these. I like the winter fold up and storage capability as compared to a whole bunch of empty nursery type plant pots sitting around taking up space Thank you for the great review and follow up!
I am thinking to use plastic grow bags and searching the information on UA-cam. You are the only one with the information I need. Very informative. Thank you.
Thank you for this video! You do a search and yours is the only one that comes up! We are moving and I have to start pretty much everything from scratch. The price of pots and stuff is just too much to have to invest all at once. And I have to build a bunch of raised beds to boot! I got tired of the rotting wood and am going with cattle panel/aluminum flashing raised beds this time, but even with that, I knew I was going to need a bunch of pots. This keeps me from panicking, LOL!
Yes, good point. I should do a follow-up. In fact, stay tuned for a video later in the fall. I think you'll like it. In my experience after I posted this video the plants grew well. I struggle to find a difference between growing in these verse plastic or fabric pots. And I just picked one up the other day and it's still strong. With one hand I could pick the bag up without it tearing or ripping. It's been outside through the winter for how many years now......
Only video I could find on these bags. I like the idea, they are much cheaper than anything else and I always throw the fabric ones away at the end of the harvest. Thanks for making this video and thank you for poking holes in the bag I was curious about that too!
and the comment on trade gallons made me LMAO because I’ve been trying to figure out how they can advertise .6 gallons as a gallon or 1.5 gallon as 2 gallon
Thanks for this video! I'm gardening in a hot/dry climate this year for the first time, so I was looking for a cheap alternative option to a true pot. I just ordered these for my tomatoes and peppers and hope they'll do the trick to retain as much moisture as possible so I don't have to water multiple times a day.
What most do t understand is the huge difference between the plastic and the fabric pots is that the fabric pots help with air pruning and draining. I usually use the plastic bags for seedlings and transplanting outside. I’ve had bad luck with the plastic bags due to root rot from lack of draining. I’m sure a little more spacing in the soil with perlite or hydroton would help.
That's a good point. I do mention the lack of air pruning and other benefits of the fabric pots. Personally, I have not seen a difference in harvest from these benefits. I also mentioned the video that the holes in the bag could be blocked preventing drainage. I definitely recommend poking additional holes on the side towards the bottom in the event you encounter root rot.
Must watched! Great video. Thank you for sharing. It doesn't have to be pretty. Just need to grow food for the family. As long as its healthy, right? Best wishes 🙏
Hahaha i thought the same thing too!!! I thought I could wash the fabric ones after last season but after seeing how moldy and nasty they were I just threw them out. The fabric definitely look nicer, but considering the price of these, I feel much better throwing these plastic ones out after each season! I also like how they are much taller than the fabic bags. Thanks for the comment!
Yeah, saw them for the first time last year. Didn't get them because i thought i could reuse the fabric bags. That was too difficult so now I'll b getting these every year. Plants r doing well in them. I love how tall they are
I didn't like those poly cloth grow bags at all, the water never got to the roots and the soil was dry most of the time. I went with 5 gal buckets with much better results. I think these bags might be good.
Yeah, I agree. The water runs out of the side. 🤷🏻♂️ I see a lot of 5 gal homer buckets used for grow. I've had great luck with these vivosun bags at a fraction of the price of buckets. And imo they look nicer. But to each their own!
We'll see how they hold up. I'm going to leave them out all winter. My fabric bags developed a very unsightly green/black moldy exterior. I don't have it in me to wash 30-50 bags every year. And i really got tired of water pouring out the sides and not down into the dirt.
If they last the season, then they're worth it for the fact that even it doesn't, you don't have to worry about diseases carrying over to the next season. They're cheap enough to just dispose of. In zone 10a , they'll rip from the harsh sun if he tried that 2-3 fingers test again and that's within the year. Currently using 7 gal version.
@@86peppers One caveat with the larger bag, it'll eventually develop a squat shape than the upright with the 5gal. Too much volume for a thin bag to handle.
Hi Ethan, I've only planted hot peppers in them and they performed well - just as well as the fabric grow bags. I wouldn't do tomatoes since I've never had luck with them in any type of bag. Let me know how they work out for you.
@86peppers: I've grown both cherry and indeterminate medium size tomatoes (>12 oz size) in fabric bags with excellent results. Size is important. I used 7 gal vs. 5 gal. I placed them on trays to keep some water in them, and I do prune to maintain a reasonable size. Very important to me was you can move them when needed (garden was on my deck, cucumbers needed some shade). Everything grew very well too! The only negative to me is the bag can grow mildew on them. To me, grow bags are a great option when: you have limited space, you need to move your plants (plant trollies are expensive), want to control animals (deer and groundhogs did not climb the stairs to my deck; squirrels and voles did, a different solution was needed). Limitations of them are: regular nutrients needed. For a few $ try a couple of plants in grow bags next to your inground and see the difference for yourself. Another option: I grew the same tomato varieties in half barrels that I made self watering. This is by far my favorite option if you can find them at a reasonable price. Outstanding yield and watering was needed maybe every 2-3 days: NY, Zone 5b, but July-August was hot with many 90° days. Unfortunately, I could not move them with us to Florida, so I have to get all new supplies this year, which is why I'm here. Hope this helps.
Hi, not sure about actual thickness, but very thick in my opinion and should meet the needs of most. Unless you plan on moving your bags around daily grabbing them from the top.
Over a year later and through a cold and snowy winter, these bags held up and look as good as the day I bought them. Check out my IG.
I like these. I like the winter fold up and storage capability as compared to a whole bunch of empty nursery type plant pots sitting around taking up space Thank you for the great review and follow up!
@@dapperdingo thanks! Yeah super easy to store!
I am thinking to use plastic grow bags and searching the information on UA-cam. You are the only one with the information I need. Very informative. Thank you.
🙏🏻 thank you so much!
Thanks for your excellent review! This was very helpful!
Thank you so much ❤️
Thank you for this video! You do a search and yours is the only one that comes up! We are moving and I have to start pretty much everything from scratch. The price of pots and stuff is just too much to have to invest all at once. And I have to build a bunch of raised beds to boot! I got tired of the rotting wood and am going with cattle panel/aluminum flashing raised beds this time, but even with that, I knew I was going to need a bunch of pots. This keeps me from panicking, LOL!
Thanks! You really can't beat the price.
I will try this for tropical palms!
Needed more info, like how they really worked
Yes, good point. I should do a follow-up. In fact, stay tuned for a video later in the fall. I think you'll like it. In my experience after I posted this video the plants grew well. I struggle to find a difference between growing in these verse plastic or fabric pots. And I just picked one up the other day and it's still strong. With one hand I could pick the bag up without it tearing or ripping. It's been outside through the winter for how many years now......
Only video I could find on these bags. I like the idea, they are much cheaper than anything else and I always throw the fabric ones away at the end of the harvest. Thanks for making this video and thank you for poking holes in the bag I was curious about that too!
and the comment on trade gallons made me LMAO because I’ve been trying to figure out how they can advertise .6 gallons as a gallon or 1.5 gallon as 2 gallon
@@Juice_grows yeah i could really do without the trade gallon unit of measurement. 🤷🏻♂️ Seriously
Thanks! They worked well for me this year. Plants grew the same as the ones in the 5gal fabric bags. I'll be getting more next year for sure.
Excellent video was wanting to see the strength of the plastic plant bags.. guess I will order some...Thank you😃👍🏼
Thanks! They also held up all winter.
Thanks for this video! I'm gardening in a hot/dry climate this year for the first time, so I was looking for a cheap alternative option to a true pot. I just ordered these for my tomatoes and peppers and hope they'll do the trick to retain as much moisture as possible so I don't have to water multiple times a day.
Thanks! They worked well for me. Water retention should be great since the holes on the side aren't that close to the bottom.
The reflective white exterior is good for preventing overheating and drying out the root systems too. It's a big plus in my opinion.
@@dapperdingo yes I guess it does reflect sunlight. It definitely holds moisture much better than the fabric pots. I will definitely use them again.
What most do t understand is the huge difference between the plastic and the fabric pots is that the fabric pots help with air pruning and draining. I usually use the plastic bags for seedlings and transplanting outside. I’ve had bad luck with the plastic bags due to root rot from lack of draining. I’m sure a little more spacing in the soil with perlite or hydroton would help.
That's a good point. I do mention the lack of air pruning and other benefits of the fabric pots. Personally, I have not seen a difference in harvest from these benefits. I also mentioned the video that the holes in the bag could be blocked preventing drainage. I definitely recommend poking additional holes on the side towards the bottom in the event you encounter root rot.
Must watched! Great video. Thank you for sharing. It doesn't have to be pretty. Just need to grow food for the family. As long as its healthy, right? Best wishes 🙏
Thank you! They look pretty enough for me! These are definitely reusable to. Lasted all winter!
Thanks for the review video
Great! Just when I get into fabric lol. Definitely something I want to try. Great vid!
Hahaha i thought the same thing too!!! I thought I could wash the fabric ones after last season but after seeing how moldy and nasty they were I just threw them out. The fabric definitely look nicer, but considering the price of these, I feel much better throwing these plastic ones out after each season! I also like how they are much taller than the fabic bags. Thanks for the comment!
Best bang for your Buck
Never heard of this. Interesting
Yeah, saw them for the first time last year. Didn't get them because i thought i could reuse the fabric bags. That was too difficult so now I'll b getting these every year. Plants r doing well in them. I love how tall they are
@@86peppers if i hadn't gotten on sale plastic containers i would try them.
How can make this a biz in Tanzania!
Great video, Joe! I hope the bags are working well for you. The price is right, but I don't think they would look good in the front yard. 😀
Thanks Rob! Yes, I agree. I never thought to consider aesthetics 🤣
@@86peppers BTW, your presentation is very good. Keep it up!
@@7PotClub thanks ❤️ my fox farm edit was a fun one too!
Is it good to grow onions?
Hmmmm I can't see why not 🤷🏻♂️
I didn't like those poly cloth grow bags at all, the water never got to the roots and the soil was dry most of the time. I went with 5 gal buckets with much better results. I think these bags might be good.
Yeah, I agree. The water runs out of the side. 🤷🏻♂️ I see a lot of 5 gal homer buckets used for grow. I've had great luck with these vivosun bags at a fraction of the price of buckets. And imo they look nicer. But to each their own!
How long do you think those will last? I think fabric grow bag is a better investment since those last for years.
We'll see how they hold up. I'm going to leave them out all winter. My fabric bags developed a very unsightly green/black moldy exterior. I don't have it in me to wash 30-50 bags every year. And i really got tired of water pouring out the sides and not down into the dirt.
If they last the season, then they're worth it for the fact that even it doesn't, you don't have to worry about diseases carrying over to the next season. They're cheap enough to just dispose of. In zone 10a , they'll rip from the harsh sun if he tried that 2-3 fingers test again and that's within the year. Currently using 7 gal version.
@@gforcekaras didn't know they made a 7gal! I'll be getting those this year!
@@86peppers One caveat with the larger bag, it'll eventually develop a squat shape than the upright with the 5gal. Too much volume for a thin bag to handle.
@@gforcekaras ah, gotcha. Thanks
I'm thinking about buy some of these for this season. Since they are smaller what would you recommend planting in them?
Hi Ethan, I've only planted hot peppers in them and they performed well - just as well as the fabric grow bags. I wouldn't do tomatoes since I've never had luck with them in any type of bag. Let me know how they work out for you.
@86peppers: I've grown both cherry and indeterminate medium size tomatoes (>12 oz size) in fabric bags with excellent results. Size is important. I used 7 gal vs. 5 gal. I placed them on trays to keep some water in them, and I do prune to maintain a reasonable size. Very important to me was you can move them when needed (garden was on my deck, cucumbers needed some shade). Everything grew very well too! The only negative to me is the bag can grow mildew on them. To me, grow bags are a great option when: you have limited space, you need to move your plants (plant trollies are expensive), want to control animals (deer and groundhogs did not climb the stairs to my deck; squirrels and voles did, a different solution was needed). Limitations of them are: regular nutrients needed.
For a few $ try a couple of plants in grow bags next to your inground and see the difference for yourself.
Another option: I grew the same tomato varieties in half barrels that I made self watering. This is by far my favorite option if you can find them at a reasonable price. Outstanding yield and watering was needed maybe every 2-3 days: NY, Zone 5b, but July-August was hot with many 90° days. Unfortunately, I could not move them with us to Florida, so I have to get all new supplies this year, which is why I'm here. Hope this helps.
How did these hold up? Got some off Amazon. Curious if they worked out OK.
Worked out great! Lasted all year, no degradation. They're out there in the snow right now. Could reuse these.
What is the bag thickness?
Hi, not sure about actual thickness, but very thick in my opinion and should meet the needs of most. Unless you plan on moving your bags around daily grabbing them from the top.
Just ordered 50... Probably gonna wish I didn't. Donated to China to I guess
Lol! Nice!
Yea, China is a thing, but I dare say, most people in this country would not pay the price for USA Made...if you could find them!
Do you have video with yield compared to fabric and ground or ect ?
Funny you should ask..... Stay tuned.