HC Companies Elite True 1200 Squat Nursery Pot | Black - 11in D x 7.62in H - Max Liquid Volume: 2.5gal (Case of 50)

Wide-Footprint Reusable Blow-Molded Pot, Elite True 1200 Squat

Some stock develops a wide, shallow root system that doesn't need a tall pot, and forcing it into a standard-height container wastes bench space and potting media without adding any benefit to the plant. The HC Companies Elite Squat Nursery Pot trades height for width, keeping the same reusable blow-molded build and grip lip as the standard Elite line in a shorter, wider profile.

At 11in D x 7.62in H with a 2.5gal maximum liquid volume, the Elite True 1200 Squat handles larger wide-spreading stock, packed into cases of 50.

Key Features & Benefits

• Squat, wide-footprint design — matches shallow, wide-spreading root systems better than a standard-height pot of the same diameter.
• Blow-molded for durability — built to be cleaned and reused repeatedly rather than discarded after one crop cycle.
• Top rim grip lip — keeps grip secure when the pot is slick with water or soil during transplanting or a bench move.
• Volume matched to footprint — sizes the pot's liquid capacity to its specific squat footprint for predictable watering across a bench of matching pots.

Who Should Use This

Growers producing wide, shallow-rooted stock, or who prefer a lower center of gravity on the bench, are the right fit for the Elite Squat line, since it trades the taller Elite line's height for a wider, more stable footprint.

About The HC Companies

The HC Companies extends its reusable Elite pot design into a squat, wide-footprint format, manufactured alongside the company's broader container catalog for greenhouse, nursery, and retail growers out of Twinsburg, Ohio.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why choose a squat pot over a standard-height one?

The squat profile suits stock with a wide, shallow root system that doesn't need the extra height of a standard pot, freeing up vertical bench space without shorting the plant on root room. It's a footprint choice driven by root habit rather than a difference in build quality.

What does the maximum liquid volume figure represent?

It's the pot's capacity filled to the rim, sized to this pot's specific squat footprint. That figure isn't the same as the usable headspace once soil and a plant are in place.

Is this pot reusable like the standard Elite line?

Yes, it shares the same blow-molded construction and top rim grip lip built for repeated cleaning and reuse across seasons. Rinsing it out promptly after each crop helps it hold up over multiple cycles.

How many pots come per case?

Case pack sizes are set to this pot's specific footprint. Confirm bench layout and count against the specific case size listed for this pot before ordering.