247Garden 5-Pack 1-Gallon Aeration Fabric Pot/Plant Grow Bag w/Handles (260 GSM, Black, 6H x 7D)

Dec 2017 Update: So far I think fabric grow bags is my favorite style of container gardening, compared to other styles like regular pots, 5-gallon buckets, container hydroponic, and wicking containers (City Pickers/Earthbox). First, grow bags are pretty durable while being relatively cheap, so you don't have to shell out lots of money for other high quality containers. I can't speak for much larger sizes, but 7 gallons and under has been a good experience for me. Second, drainage and aeration allows the plant roots to grow well and it seems to me to help reduce diseases. I now use 50/50 compost and potting mix (the kind with fine pine barks and drains well such as by Ecoscraps or Just Natural, not the water retentive and acidic peat moss kind). Only downside is grow bags have no wheels so if you like the convenience of pushing them around, you might have to invest in some expensive 'plant dolly', carts, or build your own. -------- I bought the 1, 2, 3 and 5 gallon ones. The sizes calculation are a bit of a stretch. If you fill the soil all the way to the top then they'll pass, but just expect slightly less than the actual size. It's a good price and looks like good quality so I have no complains. For my hot climate it dried it very fast and needs watering every day, because of this I add more compost in them along with the potting mix, or double stacking the bags to reduce drainage. (Some people are against compost in containers, but imo this is less of a problem in grow bags because they drain so fast in hot climate). The roots grow really well in them. I use 1 - 2 gallon containers to grow microdwarf, 3 gallons for determined dwarf tomatoes, and 5 gallons for indetermined dwarfs, cherry tomatoes or full sized tomatoes but top them off and limit the plant to one or two stem.

These are some very good quality grow bags, if you are thinking of purchasing them, I highly recommend! They are made of sturdy cloth and are large enough for planting one good sized tomato plant, or 2 snap pea vines. They are functional and attractive.

Purchased these after dealing with some pots purchased from the local big box store. I had lots of drainage issues and began researching grow bags or fabric pots as they're called. These had good reviews and the price was right for the number I was looking for. Ordered and arrived promptly. Once I opened the package I was pleasantly surprised by the quality feel of them. Any concerns I had about the durability were quickly brushed aside. They're made of a quality material with solid stitching holding them together. I got my pepper plants transferred from the old plastic pots into these with some fresh soil abs they've just taken off and tripled in size in such a short time. The bag material allows for excellent drainage so the plants aren't being stunted or suffering from root rot. The handles make it easy to move them in and out of the house to avoid frost or overly inclement weather and the size is perfect for my use. I have a few left over plus plan on reusing the ones from this year along with another purchase (or two) for next season's plants.

I bought a set of 7 gallon bags to plant peppers and basil in my apartment patio in October 2018. The handles on the bags are the best thing for a petite person like me. It makes it very easy for me to move the bags without snapping my stick like wrists, neck or back. The bags are holding up great still and they did see all the weathers. I am in Arizona and October can be pretty drying for small containers. I had to water the plants every day in October. The soil would get really dry and the fabric of the bags is very porous. If the soil is not packed completely along the walls of the bag, the water leaks out from the sides when watering. Also the water drains out quickly when bag is watered at once. As a solution to this, I water half the amount needed in the center of the bag and let the soil absorb the water, then I water the rest half amount. I would suggest not putting the bags in wet areas because it does have some fabric mixed in and it will eventually wilt/decompose. The pepper plants had the misfortune of snapping during a storm. They never really got healthy. Despite that one of the pepper plants now has 5 baby cubanelle peppers. The basil grew very well in these and I have already made basil pesto 4 times. I think for a beginner gardener with no access to a backyard, this is a great set of quality containers!

Pretty good quality. Drains decent.

I'll start by saying I'm starting my 4th year using these fabric bags. Although I keep adding to my collection, the ones I started with are still in good shape in spite of being exposed to the elements year round. I live in S. Carolina, so this doesn't include snow, but does include direct sunlight, wind, and rain. These bags are strong and durable. I have both ornamentals and edibles growing in them. Each year I start with new bags for disease-prone annuals, things like tomatoes and cucumbers, but move other plants into the used bags. You won't find any kind of growing container that gives you more use per dollar spent. I'm in my 70's and confine my gardening to my deck. It's not the sunniest spot, but I still manage to produce enough tomatoes and cucumbers to keep my hubby and me happy. Yes... I do get get "moss" or Algae on the outsides of the bags, especially those in deeper shade, but I haven't found this a detriment to anything I've tried to grow so far, and personally think it adds to the natural look of the garden... like mossy rocks and trees along a stream. I should note that there's also stuff that appears on the plastic rail-pots in use and I have to clean them every Spring. I'm a lazy gardener, so haven't tried to wash or clean the bags. An interesting "perk" ... for me, at least... is that air-born seeds become attached to the sides of the bags and actually germinate, producing baby plants on the side of the bags. Some are weeds, of course, and easily removed, but I've left a few ferns and sorrel growing, producing a cascading effect similar to those "pocket" planters and "Strawberry jars". Visitors to my garden always comment with delight when they catch sight of these growing on the sides of the bags. For those of you concerned with moisture-retention: I've found that the smaller sizes dry out in our climate much faster than the larger ones. My personal preference is for the 10-gal size, especially for tomatoes and cucumbers. I've placed all my "bags" on rolling saucers, which makes them quite easy to move as I have to chase the sun around the deck as the season progresses. Four years ago, when I started my adventure with container-gardening, I turned to the grow-bags because it was the affordable way to get started. My thinking then was that I could add more permanent containers along the way. But after adding just a couple, I stopped wasting my money on anything else. I love the grow-bags, and find they actually support healthier, more productive plants. My entire garden is now thriving in these bags, except for the rail pots and hanging baskets. I'm waiting for the manufacturers to start producing fabric versions of those! I'm picturing something like a saddle bag supported by a wire frame to drape over the porch rail. LOL I've already fashioned a couple of my own basket liners from 10-gal bags, (to replace those coir liners than only last one season) but of course, a liner made specifically for that purpose would be nicer!

I cannot say enough good things about these garden pots. I've used some by another manufacturer in the past and had mixed results. My mother and I wanted to grow potatoes this year but putting things in the ground is just too hard at our ages (58 and 84) so everything is in containers or raised beds. I used a mixture of miracle grow potting soil and some composted garden soil that we let sit over the winter. Probably about 50-50. I set each of the bags on four flat landscaping bricks because I thought that would make them sit more evenly. My mom planted her potatoes in 3 of the bags a few weeks after St. Patrick's Day. I planted 2 eggplant in the last 2 bags a few weeks after that. It was warm here in eastern Pennsylvania so I pushed the season. Both the potatoes and eggplant grew beautifully. We have already already harvested all of the potatoes and have replanted the pots with more potatoes to try for a 2nd season. So far, they are growing well. We have been harvesting large fist size eggplants at a rate of about 1 or 2 a week. We planted a variety grown particularly for containers. These bags dramatically increased the real estate of my garden. It took almost no preparation and, as it looks now, they will be in great shape for use next year. I do plan to empty them out come fall and keep them in the basement. I have attached a few photos. UPDATE: April 30, 2017 My plans to empty out the bags and put them away for the winter went awry. I just never got to it. They all stayed outside. I turned them over about 3 weeks ago and am happy to report that they survived the season intact. I have refilled all of them with "energized" soil. (I took last year's stuff and added some manure, hay, and water. I let everything sit under a tarp in the sun for a few weeks and then shoveled it back in the fabric pots.) The soil is not ideal but, sometimes, situations dictate shortcuts. I've planted 2 eggplants and am getting ready to do the potatoes in the next week or so. The bags show no sign of wear and tear. Another big thumbs up!

So it's coming onto about a year since I first purchased the 247 Garden bags. I have the 5 gallon and 7 gallon bags. I hope this feedback helps. I'm not a professional gardener but I like planting various things from fruits, vegetables, herbs, flowers and more, inside and outside. These can be beneficial for you depending on your needs. Here's my feedback: The Good: - Holds enough soil for your plant needs and the handles are easy to pick up and move short distances (or to the back of a truck) to move around - Drains water very well - Affordable enough when the Amazon dot com price changes to a lower value, but still cheaper than anything I'm aware of at a hardware store - Did not cause 'burn' or any heat concern with the plants The Bad: - Some of the handles arrived ripped or not fully sewn on - Did not stop the roots from some plants from growing through the bag (yes I realize this means I need to get a larger container) The Ugly: - I grow an assortment of plants, all of which have various water needs and sun requirements. Many of the bags had mold/fungus growing on them, regardless if they were a higher or lower water need, full sun or partial. This has not happened with other containers I've used (example: Orange Home Depot buckets with holes in the bottom, large plastic containers, clay pots) and for me it was not wanted at all