Plastic Plant Pots

[skiprat]

while I think there is nothing wrong using plastic cups for growing seedlings in I dont think I would consider buying plants in them - would look very amateurish to me. but perhaps thats just me?

[crichmond]

I'd go for the LBS Garden Warehouse mentioned above. If I was buying plants, I'd prefer them in a pot than a cup... And they'll be re-usable, which is the best way of recycling.

Or try Kays Discount Garden Supplies - N A Kays Horticulture

Yes I would also prefer them in a pot, but the cups are ideal for seedlings and as I am not having to buy them but am recycling the used ones from work I think its great even if they only last the life of one seedling.

But it does make me wonder if I could persuade them to fill the drinks machine with plant pots instead of cups...lol

By the way I also use the clear cups off the drinking water machine as mini cloches they work a treat.

If I remember rightly I got my last pots from N A Kays

Cheers Chris

[TonyF]

Problem with using plant pots for cups is that the drinks would run out of the holes in the bottom ...........................

[crichmond]

Well I was rather hoping they would buy a few thousand before they realised that point...

[sewer rat]

LBS sell what they call flexipots - they are very flimsy black polythene pots but when filled they hold their shape well. Don't have my buyers guide here - it's out my field - but I think I bought a bundle of four thousand of the 3" size for about £40.00. They are ideal for raising your own but if the plants are for selling i would use standard 3" pots. Again LBS sell these complete with shuttle trays.
Give LBS a call and ask them to send you a copy of their Buyers Guide. It's good - not necessarily cheaper than NA Kays but at least you can see a picture of what you're buying - not the case with NA Kays.
If you need to source anything else - printed labels etc, drop me PM and I'll give you my supplier details - alternatively, have a look at Untitled Document