2018 (400 metric tons of plastic water bottles used)
2019 (Goal to use 512 metric tons)
= 16 metric tons
= goal to fill
Roof top garden with Root Pouches planted at the Washington Nationals baseball stadium. The herbs and vegetables grown in the garden are used by the vendors of the stadium.
Growers/Gardeners often choose to grow in containers when space for a traditional soil garden is limited or has undesirable traits like little sun or poor soil. Containers also offer an alternative food source for the health and environmentally conscious urbanite with access to a sunny balcony or apartment rooftop. Either way when space is limited and your garden needs to be ‘contained’ it is important to remember that just because space is limited doesn’t mean that your growing options have to be. Root Pouch fabric containers are perfect for the urban/ home grower.
All size suggestions are simply guidelines, specific growing needs may vary.
#1, #2, #3
strawberries
herbs
lettuce
1 gallon: For best results, grow only one or two plants.
3 gallon: One to three plants will grow comfortably.
#3, #5
carrots
radishes
beets
turnips
onions
green onion
Starting from seed or starter plants, for onions plant
in rows or in a circular pattern. Thin plants for proper
spacing to allow for desired root size and growth.
#5, #7
cucumbers
pumpkin
watermelon
Give the plants a trellis or a similar surface to climb to
keep them off of the ground and to add visual appeal to
your garden.
#1, #2, #3, #5, #7, #10
zucchini
squash
corn
green beans
Zucchini and squash do best in 5 gallon pouches or
bigger. In a 5 gallon container it is possible to grow two to
three corn or green bean plants, with amounts increasing
with pouch size.
#5, #7, #10
broccoli
brussels
cabbage
cauliflower
collards
kale
kohlrabi
tomato
green pepper
eggplant
zucchini
squash
corn
green beans
blueberries
raspberries
hops
Use the 5, 7 or 10 gallon pouches; choice of size is
determined by the eventual desired size of the plant.
Traditional tomato cages fit comfortably inside the 5 gallon
pouches; plants grown in the larger sizes may requireaddition supports.
Choose dwarf berry varieties that are bred for container
culture. For temperate environments it’s recommended
to bring perennials that have a dormancy period through
winter inside or into a greenhouse.
#35, #45, #65
potato
Start by planting about half way up from the bottom of
the pouch. As the plant grows continue to fill up the pouch
with a loose soil-mix, fluffy compost or even straw to allow
the spuds to develop in a non-compacted environment.
This approach can also be used when growing leeks.
#100, #150, #200, #250, #300
Looking for a way to have a raised garden bed without all
of the construction?
Dimensions:
#100 (38”w x 20”h)
#150 (45”w x 22”h)
#200 (50”w x 24”h)
#250 (55”w x 24”h)
#300 (60”w x 24”h)
BPA-FREE & UV RESISTANT
Pouches are made from porous materials, when growing
indoors place pouch on a tray to protect surfaces.
TIPS
For best results, when growing fruits or vegetables in containers there is an inherent need to use fertilizer.
Both synthetic and organic forms of fertilization can be used, so the choice is in the grower’s hands. For plant nutrient guidance, consult your local garden center
or greenhouse employee. It is suggested to wash the Root Pouch in-between uses, with earth friendly soaps allowing the pouch to air dry.
We also suggest using certified organic potting mix in your plantings.
Happy Gardening.
Place: The Washington Nationals Baseball stadium
Planting: Cultivate the City
Place: Nakanoshima Banks in Osaka, Japan
Planting Design: Mondoverde
Date: September 2016
Dwell On Design
Gardening From the Third Floor, New York Times
“Made entirely from recycled water bottles and natural materials, these soft, malleable pots and vertical planters from Hillsboro company Root Pouch offer an alternative to the traditional hard plastic. The eco company snagged a big award in Spain last fall, taking home the Iberfloral Innovation Technology Award for most advanced green item in the already-green horticulture category.” Photo by Michael Novak
