The HC Companies® Trade G Nursery Container 7gal — Round — Black — 12.75in Diam x 14.5in H

Standard-Spec Depth for Mother Plants and Vegetative Development, 7gal

Vegetative plants that outgrow a starter pot need real root volume to keep developing, and a container that does not match standard nursery spacing or racking creates friction in an otherwise efficient growing operation. The HC Companies Trade G Nursery Container is built to the industry-standard Trade G specification, so its 7-gallon, 12.75in diam x 14.5in H profile drops straight into existing spacing grids, pot-in-pot systems, and transport racks without special-casing one batch of containers.

The tall 14.5in profile gives roots room to grow down rather than just out, which suits large vegetative plants, established mother plants, and nursery stock being finished to a saleable size.

Key Features & Benefits

• 7-gallon Trade volume — ample root space for large vegetative plants, mother plants, and finishing nursery stock.
• Industry-standard Trade G profile — matches standard nursery spacing grids, pot-in-pot systems, and transport racks.
• Black finish — limits light penetration to the root zone, which helps deter algae growth on media surfaces.
• Tall 14.5in profile — encourages deeper root development than a shorter, wider container of similar volume.
• Durable standard-wall construction — holds a large, heavily watered root ball without deforming.

Who Should Use This Container

Commercial cultivators maintaining mother plant libraries, running vegetative propagation programs, or finishing nursery stock to a saleable size will find the Trade G 7gal a drop-in fit for existing spacing and racking systems.

About The HC Companies

The HC Companies is a Twinsburg, Ohio-based manufacturer built from a consolidation of established horticultural container brands, supplying greenhouse, nursery, retail, and commercial growers across North America. Trade G containers represent the standardized-specification side of that catalog, engineered to match existing nursery infrastructure rather than a proprietary format.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does "Trade G" mean on this container?

Trade G is a standard nursery container specification that defines nominal volume, profile, and dimensions for professional growing containers. It exists so growers can count on consistent sizing across spacing grids, pot-in-pot systems, and transport racks regardless of which batch a pot came from.

Is the 7gal Trade size good for indoor vegetative growth?

Yes. The 12.75in diam x 14.5in H profile gives large vegetative plants and mother plants substantial room to develop roots, which suits plants that have already outgrown a smaller starter container.

Can this container be cleaned and reused?

Yes. Clean it, disinfect with a diluted bleach or hydrogen peroxide solution, and rinse thoroughly before reuse. Check for cracks or other structural damage before putting a used container back into a new growing cycle.

How does the 7gal Trade container differ from the 5gal Squat?

The 7gal Trade container is taller and larger in volume, which favors deep root development. The 5gal Squat trades height for a wider footprint, which suits plants with more lateral root growth or benching where vertical space is limited.

Does this container include drainage holes?

Yes, HC Companies Trade G containers include pre-formed drainage holes as part of the standard specification. Drainage placement is consistent across units of the same size and profile.