Like many others on the forum, I was looking for large (25 gallon) pots. Finding them was no issue, the outrageous shipping was the issue. Most web sites are $10 to $13 per pot, not to bad I think,  but the shipping for just 10 pots  was well over $200. More than double the cost of the pots themselves.  I found the web site in the link below and the shipping to Colorado is only $50 for 10 pots. 

I don't know what the quality of the pots is, or if this a reputable company.  At any rate, I wanted to share the find and see if there another site(s) anyone records. 


https://www.hydroponics.net/s/shoppingcart2.asp

Thanks for any input. 

Scott

http://eastwesthydro.com/garden-supplies/pots-containers/gro-pro-garden-products/gro-pro-garden-products-premium-nursery-pot-20-gallon-724835

I had the same problem a while back and bookmarked this page since it was the cheapest, and the shipping wasn't ridiculous. Never ordered from them though.

Thank you for the link Travis. I found several items on there I may be getting.  Sadly the shipping on 10 - 25 gallon pots is $127..... ouch

Still better shipping cost then most sights. 

Those are the exact pots I use. I've found that almost all local hydroponics stores stock them. It's their go to pot. You may just be able to stop in a store in your area.

If you have a grow shop around your area call them and see if they have GroPro pots. I'm able to get them from The Grow Room here in Nyack NY from Hydro Girl Lindsey for $12 for the # 20 pots (20gal) They are much nicer than the blow molded ones

Gardener's Edge has a special running right now for free shipping on all orders plus $10 off $25 or more with code: SUBTX14R

They sell root bags: http://www.gardenersedge.com/root-pouch-non-degradable-reusable-grow-bags/p/VP-RPCOLOR/

Check this website for a distributor near you. I have got 15 gallons from one in Mobile Alabama. A 50 mile one way drive so I bought 90 the first trip.  They came in stacks of 18 for $63. About $3.53 each. They are in the heart of a large nursery industry so prices are low as they sell thousands if not millions.


http://www.nurserysupplies.com/Distributors

[QUOTE=chome360]Those are the exact pots I use. I've found that almost all local hydroponics stores stock them. It's their go to pot. You may just be able to stop in a store in your area.[/QUOTE]

That is a great idea.  The local nurseries were a waist of time, if they are even willing to sell to. their mark up is outrageous. On average, they wanted $30.00 or more per pot.

I will need to check out the grow/hydroponics stores.

[QUOTE=RichinNJ]If you have a grow shop around your area call them and see if they have GroPro pots. I'm able to get them from The Grow Room here in Nyack NY from Hydro Girl Lindsey for $12 for the # 20 pots (20gal) They are much nicer than the blow molded ones[/QUOTE]

I will look for the GroPro pots for sure.  $12 for a 20 gallon in a local retail store is more then fair.

Thank you

[QUOTE=Ampersand]Gardener's Edge has a special running right now for free shipping on all orders plus $10 off $25 or more with code: SUBTX14R

They sell root bags: http://www.gardenersedge.com/root-pouch-non-degradable-reusable-grow-bags/p/VP-RPCOLOR/[/QUOTE]

I had looked at the bag style pots, they are more cost effective than the plastic pots and I'm sure much, much cheaper to ship.

I have never used them, I don't know of anyone who uses them, not sure if I want bags for pots.

Anyone?

[QUOTE=jake]Check this website for a distributor near you. I have got 15 gallons from one in Mobile Alabama. A 50 mile one way drive so I bought 90 the first trip.  They came in stacks of 18 for $63. About $3.53 each. They are in the heart of a large nursery industry so prices are low as they sell thousands if not millions.


http://www.nurserysupplies.com/Distributors[/QUOTE]

great site!

there is three suppliers in Denver, a hour and half drive.  I will call and get prices after the holiday.

Thank you.


Thank you all!!!!

I use the fabric/bag pots.  I like them.  They have their pros and cons.  To summarize, main pro is that roots circle much much less.  Main con is that critters might chew a hole in them here and there.  I have posted about them here before at length if you want to look it up. 

Here are a couple possibilities.  Cheaper than the link you listed:

http://www.greenhousemegastore.com/product/root-pouch-boxer-brown-fabric-pot-longest-lifespan/root-pouches

https://www.sunlightsupply.com/shop/bybrand/gro-pro/gro-pro-round-fabric-pots-black

Edit: I think I actually was able to find 10 and 20 gallon cheaper than this.  If you get serious let me know and I can try to find where I ordered them from. 

[QUOTE=Rob]I use the fabric/bag pots.  I like them.  They have their pros and cons.  To summarize, main pro is that roots circle much much less.  Main con is that critters might chew a hole in them here and there.  I have posted about them here before at length if you want to look it up. 

Here are a couple possibilities.  Cheaper than the link you listed:

http://www.greenhousemegastore.com/product/root-pouch-boxer-brown-fabric-pot-longest-lifespan/root-pouches

https://www.sunlightsupply.com/shop/bybrand/gro-pro/gro-pro-round-fabric-pots-black[/QUOTE]

Thank you for the input, I will do a search for the info, I'm open to new ideas.

Thank you for the links!!

Scott

Has anyone checked with there local landscapers. They are usually willing to sell pots

OK, figured out where I got the pots for cheap.  Got good prices on 10 and 20 gallon.  Lower than MSRP.  Shipping wasn't that much either, very reasonable.  I have used these for 1 season and so far they have held up very well.  The critters didn't chew through them as much as some other fabric pots I have, and even the bottoms, that stay wet pretty much all year, did not seem to degrade.  Only downside is that they don't have handles.  For a 20 gallon that can mean it's a little tough to manage.  If you are a big strong guy and can just bear hug it, should be fine.  Or if you can slide a dolly under it or something.  Otherwise it could be tough to move around. 

For the price though, it's worth it if you can manage moving them. 

See link below:

http://www.horticulturesource.com/gro-pro-round-fabric-pot-20-gallon-42-cs--p11102/?keywords=725835

I just bought some #25s from here:  http://www.greenhousemegastore.com/product/large-nursery-container/nursery-pots

I also bought some of the #15 root bags, and other stuff.  Good prices, and shipping wasn't that bad, but they do a terrible job of packaging.  The pots arrived in an "oval" condition, but otherwise unbroken.

[QUOTE=Hershell]Has anyone checked with there local landscapers. They are usually willing to sell pots [/QUOTE]

I did pick up around 5,000 1, 2 and 3 gallon pots with a dozen or so 10 to 15 gallon pots from a landscaper that went out of business ($50.00 for the lot).

That is another great idea to find some large pots.  I need around 50 of them ultimately I think. 

I am going to be moving in around 3 years, it is not really practical to dig up and take my orchard with me, most of my trees are 12+ feet tall.  So I buy rootstock trees every year and I am grafting and growing in the large pots all of the varieties that I want to take with me (stone fruit, apples, pears and yes... yes... yes... FIGS!!!  :)   ).  After growing in the pots for up to four years (some are already started), I will essentially have an instant orchard at the new place. 

[QUOTE=Rob]OK, figured out where I got the pots for cheap.  Got good prices on 10 and 20 gallon.  Lower than MSRP.  Shipping wasn't that much either, very reasonable.  I have used these for 1 season and so far they have held up very well.  The critters didn't chew through them as much as some other fabric pots I have, and even the bottoms, that stay wet pretty much all year, did not seem to degrade.  Only downside is that they don't have handles.  For a 20 gallon that can mean it's a little tough to manage.  If you are a big strong guy and can just bear hug it, should be fine.  Or if you can slide a dolly under it or something.  Otherwise it could be tough to move around. 

For the price though, it's worth it if you can manage moving them. 

See link below:

http://www.horticulturesource.com/gro-pro-round-fabric-pot-20-gallon-42-cs--p11102/?keywords=725835

[/QUOTE]

That is a good price.  I think I will order a few to experiment with.

I've got a couple ideas for moving them once the time comes. 

[QUOTE=indestructible87]http://eastwesthydro.com/garden-supplies/pots-containers/gro-pro-garden-products/gro-pro-garden-products-premium-nursery-pot-20-gallon-724835

I had the same problem a while back and bookmarked this page since it was the cheapest, and the shipping wasn't ridiculous. Never ordered from them though. [/QUOTE]

Bought these pots from EastWestHydro. Great quality pots and shipping for 10 of them was fair.

[QUOTE=drphil69]I just bought some #25s from here:  http://www.greenhousemegastore.com/product/large-nursery-container/nursery-pots

I also bought some of the #15 root bags, and other stuff.  Good prices, and shipping wasn't that bad, but they do a terrible job of packaging.  The pots arrived in an "oval" condition, but otherwise unbroken.[/QUOTE]

Looks like we have a winner here!!!

Only $86.00 for 10 pots, the best price for plastic pots yet, and the shipping an astoundingly low $15.98

Amazing!!!   Thank you for the link

Thank you to everyone for all of you help!

Scott

I believe Dennis(Snaglpus) uses these and cuts them in half..
http://denver.craigslist.org/grq/4769316019.html
http://fortcollins.craigslist.org/for/4765501014.html

Pots

http://denver.craigslist.org/zip/4767818499.html
http://denver.craigslist.org/grd/4777124705.html

I use Griffins nursery. They are in Richmond which is about an hour and a half away. I also get my soil (fafard #52). An order is $40 to deliver and $25 if the order is over $250. 
You may want to check local nursery supply companies. You will probably need to tell them you are a new grower and sell retail.

Otherwise I have 7 gallon pots from B&T that I bought in '07 that are holding up great. I think their 25 gallon pots are about 8-10 bucks and another 8 bucks per to ship UPS ground.
http://www.growersupply.com/ 

Every landscaper has used nursery pots. Just look for a large company near you and call them. They may even give them away for free. I get my 15 gal's for free from a local company. I generate my own smaller containers as well as I do landscaping also. I need more of the larger ones than I can generate myself. The winter is the best time to call, don't try it when they are crazy busy in the spring.

[QUOTE=GRamaley]I believe Dennis(Snaglpus) uses these and cuts them in half..
http://denver.craigslist.org/grq/4769316019.html
http://fortcollins.craigslist.org/for/4765501014.html

Pots

http://denver.craigslist.org/zip/4767818499.html
http://denver.craigslist.org/grd/4777124705.html[/QUOTE]

I never thought of using cut down plastic drums, that is a great idea. They are big, cheap, and really easy to get. 

That is a great idea, one of those duh.... why didn't I think of that.   I have several barrels already, left over from my reef tank.

Thank you. 

All great ideas, thank you everyone. I truly do appreciate everyone's input.  There is a huge amount of collective knowledge and experience here. 

Thank you all

Scott

I gave up trying to move my Bill's plastic half barrel planter Sips with a hand cart. They want to go oval when I try to move them on a hand cart. I now have little wheel dollies I bought from Harbor Freight under each of them which means they have to be located on concrete My 20 gallon Gro Pro pots have a huge lip formed into the top edge of the pot and I can move them with a regular hand cart no problems so far. As far a cut down plastic food barrels... my wife's "no" vote stopped any chance of those. She is ok with the Gro Pro pots and I can put as many of them as I want in the yard.

Gloria, is correct! I use 55g food grade barrels. I get mine for 10 bucks a piece. I cut them in half and get 2 - 27g pots. I also have a few of Bill's pots. But the 55g barrels are larger than Bill's containers.

[QUOTE=snaglpus]Gloria, is correct! I use 55g food grade barrels. I get mine for 10 bucks a piece. I cut them in half and get 2 - 27g pots. I also have a few of Bill's pots. But the 55g barrels are larger than Bill's containers.[/QUOTE]

I do have some 55 gallon drums that will now be getting chopped in half.  And I'm going to order some cloth pots to experiment with.  I am going to start hitting up landscapes for large pots, and I'm going to order some new large pots.

Basically run a giant experiment. See what works best for my needs, ease of moving around and tree growth and health. 

This is going to be fun.

The Growstore in Littleton. These are for GroPro pots.

hi everyone, yes hit up the landscapers .. I do landscaping and had hard time getting rid of pots..
I will start keeping some this upcoming spring.




wish list :: any

[QUOTE=cis4elk]The Growstore in Littleton. These are for GroPro pots.[/QUOTE]

That is not to bad, it is a modest mark up.  I'll have to see what I can find in the Springs as well.  Still the winner is Greenhouse megastore, if I get 25 gallon, they will be delivered for $10.20ea.

Pretty good deal.

[QUOTE=COGardener][QUOTE=cis4elk]The Growstore in Littleton. These are for GroPro pots.[/QUOTE]

That is not to bad, it is a modest mark up.  I'll have to see what I can find in the Springs as well.  Still the winner is Greenhouse megastore, if I get 25 gallon, they will be delivered for $10.20ea.

Pretty good deal.[/QUOTE]

I think we are only paying $12 each to Hydro Girl at The Grow Roon in Nyack for our Gro Pros 20s . I can't imagine paying more than that in CO with all of that agriculture going on there.

I'm going to start hitting up the local spots and see what is available and what there prices are. Start pestering the landscapes after the new year for large pots. 

I see the 55 gallon barrels on Craig's list all the time, I'll start stocking up over winter. Get them cut in half, build wheeled carts for them and go buy a few yards of soil to start filling them up.  

I've got well over 1000 one gallon pots, maybe do some trading or sell some to buy larger pots. Will see what January and February bring.