{"product_id":"28cm-coir-plant-pots-100-biodegradable-pots-peat-free-for-bigger-plants","title":"28cm Coir Plant Pots – 100% Biodegradable \u0026 Peat-Free","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSupport larger plants with 100% biodegradable coir\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA generously-sized 28cm coir plant pot from CoirProducts — the peat-free, plastic-free alternative to conventional plastic containers for potting on larger plants. Made from natural coconut coir fibre bound with a small amount of natural rubber latex, these pots are sturdy enough to support a full season of vigorous growth and then break down completely once planted into the ground. Ideal for tomatoes, chillies, larger ornamentals, and young shrubs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e100% biodegradable\u003c\/strong\u003e — made from coconut coir fibre and natural rubber latex; nothing that doesn't compost\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePeat-free and plastic-free\u003c\/strong\u003e — genuine environmental alternative to conventional pots\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBreathable structure\u003c\/strong\u003e — the natural coir fibre allows air to reach the root zone, encouraging stronger and healthier root development\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAir-pruning of roots\u003c\/strong\u003e — roots grow through the pot wall and self-prune when they hit air, creating denser, more fibrous root systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBalanced moisture retention\u003c\/strong\u003e — coir holds water when needed but drains excess, reducing risk of waterlogging\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant directly into ground\u003c\/strong\u003e — when it's time to transplant, plant the pot and all — no transplant shock, no root disturbance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenerous 28cm size\u003c\/strong\u003e — approximately 10 litres capacity, ideal for larger plants and full growing seasons\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSturdy shape retention\u003c\/strong\u003e — holds its form through watering and root growth thanks to natural latex binding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTomato plants\u003c\/strong\u003e — a proper full-season home for cordon or bush varieties, whether grown outdoors, in a greenhouse, or on a patio\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChillies and peppers\u003c\/strong\u003e — ideal for the final grown-on stage where the plant will spend the summer producing fruit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLarger ornamental annuals\u003c\/strong\u003e — dahlias, cosmos, and other feature plants that need room to develop before final planting-out\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYoung shrubs\u003c\/strong\u003e — potting-on stage for young shrubs and perennials before they reach their permanent bed or border\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHerb specimens\u003c\/strong\u003e — larger herbs like bay, rosemary, and sage that need substantial root space\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePatio pot planting\u003c\/strong\u003e — when you want an attractive, natural-looking pot rather than a plastic one for a patio or balcony display\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAllotment growing\u003c\/strong\u003e — sustainable alternative to plastic modules for the environmentally-conscious allotmenteer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFill with peat-free compost\u003c\/strong\u003e — a good-quality multi-purpose or specific compost suited to your plant. The coir pot works with any standard growing medium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant your seedling or young plant\u003c\/strong\u003e — either directly from a smaller starter pot (like a 10cm coir pot for consistency) or from a plug\/module\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater thoroughly\u003c\/strong\u003e — the coir will absorb some initial moisture and darken in colour. This is normal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePosition in bright light\u003c\/strong\u003e — on a windowsill, in a greenhouse, or outdoors depending on the plant and season\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater as needed\u003c\/strong\u003e — the coir wall allows evaporation, so container plants may need slightly more frequent watering than plastic pots (this varies by conditions)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTransplant with the pot intact\u003c\/strong\u003e — when the plant is ready for its final position, dig a hole and plant the entire pot into the ground or larger container. Roots continue growing straight through the pot wall while the coir gradually breaks down over 6-12 months\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare and Longevity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStorage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep unused pots in a dry place away from moisture — damp storage can start the biodegradation process prematurely\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIn use:\u003c\/strong\u003e Expect a single growing season of use before the pot begins to soften. This is the intended lifespan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiscoloration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Coir may darken with watering — this is normal and doesn't affect performance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAfter planting out:\u003c\/strong\u003e The buried coir pot fully breaks down over 6-12 months, adding organic matter to your soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNot for indoor houseplants:\u003c\/strong\u003e The porous nature means moisture can seep through the base — use a saucer or tray, or reserve for outdoor\/greenhouse use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Specifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%; border-collapse:collapse;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eCoirProducts\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eNatural coconut coir fibre bound with natural rubber latex\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiameter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e28cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApprox Capacity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e10 litres\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBiodegradable\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e100% — fully breaks down in soil over 6-12 months\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePeat-Free\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlastic-Free\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReusable\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eSingle-season use before biodegrading\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuitable For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eOutdoor use, greenhouses, allotments, patios, potting-on\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuggested Plants\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eTomatoes, chillies, peppers, dahlias, cosmos, young shrubs, larger herbs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry of Manufacture\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;\"\u003eMade from Sri Lankan coconut coir\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompanions from the Bishy Range\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCoir plant pots work brilliantly alongside other sustainable Bishy garden essentials:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/chillies-peppers\"\u003eChilli \u0026amp; Pepper Seeds\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — the natural companion crop for 28cm coir pots. Sow, grow on, and pot up for a full season of fruit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vegetable-seeds\"\u003eVegetable Seeds\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — tomatoes, aubergines, courgettes, and other larger vegetables that benefit from this pot size\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/composts-soils-mulches\"\u003ePeat-Free Compost\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — the natural fill for a peat-free pot. Available in the Composts, Soils \u0026amp; Mulches collection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plant-supports\"\u003ePlant Supports\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — larger plants in 28cm pots often need canes, stakes, or halos as they develop\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/watering-hydration\"\u003eWatering Equipment\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — coir pots may need slightly more frequent watering, so a good watering can or drip system helps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/potting-shed\"\u003eThe Potting Shed collection\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — for all your potting on and growing-on essentials\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/annuals\"\u003eAnnual Flower Seeds\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — dahlias, cosmos, sunflowers, and other feature annuals that pot up well\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/all-flower-seeds\"\u003eAll Flower Seeds\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — for grown-on ornamental plants heading into their final positions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout CoirProducts\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCoirProducts specialise in sustainable garden essentials made from coconut coir — a naturally renewable byproduct of the coconut industry. Their coir plant pots are manufactured from Sri Lankan coconut husk fibre using natural rubber latex as a binder, making them fully biodegradable and free from plastics, peat, and synthetic materials. The result is a garden pot that supports healthy plant growth and returns cleanly to the soil at the end of its life — the way garden pots ought to work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Bishy Barnabee's Cottage Garden\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWe're a small Norfolk seed and garden supplies business, run from Salle Moor Hall Farm near Reepham. Alongside our own-grown seeds and dried flowers, we curate a small range of garden essentials from suppliers whose values align with ours — peat-free, plastic-conscious, and genuinely useful. If you have questions about which pot size suits your particular plants, get in touch.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AllotMate Essentials","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":64012600312185,"sku":"23247378","price":3.78,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0576\/6004\/7547\/files\/28cm-coir-plant-pots-100-biodegradable-pots-peat-free-for-bigger-plants-plant-pot-23247378-23247378-coirproducts-shop-now-at-allotmate-essentials-8110310.jpg?v=1784501312","url":"https:\/\/www.bishybarnabeescottagegarden.com\/products\/28cm-coir-plant-pots-100-biodegradable-pots-peat-free-for-bigger-plants","provider":"Bishy Barnabees Cottage Garden Ltd","version":"1.0","type":"link"}