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Small Clay pots
pierre_de_gaye
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Can anyone advise on the smallest sizes of clay pot available, where to buy and roughly how much?
Id like to invest in a few for cuttings purposes.
Thanks all.
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These work out at 71p a pot, but you would need to put holes in
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/24-Mini-3-6cm-Terracotta-Flower-Pots-for-Favours-Crafts-No-Hole/391578362691?_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIM.MBE%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20150313114020%26meid%3Db2d9a35c2f3344109171c62096610138%26pid%3D100338%26rk%3D11%26rkt%3D29%26sd%3D302201266226&_trksid=p2141725.c100338.m3726
Last edited: 30 August 2017 09:53:56
Why not use the plastic terracotta 3in pots, holes included
I'd say plastic is generally better for cuttings too.
Clay is porous, and can remove the water from the compost a bit too quickly, which makes it harder to keep the moisture level regulated - too easy to over water. Plastic is easier in that respect - less water loss - and that benefits little cuttings, giving them a more consistent medium to grow in. Also - warmer for the roots, and if you put them round the edge of the pot, it's ideal for them to get their roots down, as the drainage is better.
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...