CowPots Biodegradable Pots | 12pk - #4 Square - 4in x 4in Top x 3.75in H - 2.5in x 2.5in Bottom

Biodegradable Plantable Pot, 12pk #4 Square

Plastic seedling pots end up in the trash after a single season, and peat pots can stay intact in soil long after transplant, competing with new roots instead of getting out of the way. CowPots biodegradable pots are made from composted cow manure, staying firm enough to handle through a full greenhouse cycle, then breaking down quickly once planted directly in the ground.

This 12-pack of #4 Square pots (4in x 4in top, 3.75in H) holds its shape through watering and handling for up to 12 weeks.

Key Features & Benefits

• Made from Composted Cow Manure — a renewable material rather than plastic or peat.
• Stays Intact Up to 12 Weeks — holds its shape through a full greenhouse growing cycle.
• Breaks Down Quickly Once Planted — plant pot and all, directly in the ground or a larger container.
• No Plastic to Remove or Recycle — eliminates the transplant step of pulling roots free of a rigid pot.

Who Should Use CowPots

Growers who want a plantable, biodegradable pot that skips the transplant shock of removing seedlings from a rigid plastic container.

About CowPots

CowPots are made by Matt and Ben Freund, second-generation dairy farmers in Connecticut, who developed the pots from composted cow manure processed through their farm's methane digester. The material is weed-seed-free and manufactured entirely in the USA, turning a farm byproduct into a plantable growing container.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are CowPots made of?

Composted cow manure processed through a methane digester on the Freund family's Connecticut dairy farm. The material is weed-seed-free rather than raw manure.

How long do the pots stay intact?

Up to 12 weeks under normal greenhouse watering and handling. That's long enough to carry most seedlings from sowing through to transplant size.

Do I need to remove the pot before planting?

No, the whole pot goes into the ground or a larger container along with the plant. It breaks down quickly once it's in contact with damp soil.

Are CowPots better for roots than plastic pots?

Because there's no pot to remove, roots aren't disturbed at transplant the way they can be when pulling a plant free of a rigid plastic container. The pot's walls also let roots pass through as it breaks down.

Which size or shape should I choose?

The 12-packs suit growers testing or working small batches in a specific cell shape, while the loose bulk formats suit larger operations potting up many plants in one shape. Match the shape to your tray or bench spacing rather than the shape alone.