{"id":6636,"date":"2018-09-06T08:00:20","date_gmt":"2018-09-06T08:00:20","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/nivisagrowbags.com\/beta\/?p=6636"},"modified":"2018-09-17T11:51:19","modified_gmt":"2018-09-17T11:51:19","slug":"nivisagrow-bags-vs-plastic-pots-planting-containers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nivisagrowbags.com\/index.php\/2018\/09\/06\/nivisagrow-bags-vs-plastic-pots-planting-containers\/","title":{"rendered":"Nivisagrowbags VS. Plastic Pots-Planting Containers"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221;][image_with_animation image_url=&#8221;6640&#8243; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; animation=&#8221;Fade In&#8221; border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; box_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; max_width=&#8221;100%&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">You may wonder, what are the benefits of Nivisagrowbags versus pots? Sure, you can find pots online or create pots from just about anything you have lying around so why spend the money on Nivisagrowbags?<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221;][vc_column_text]<strong>HEALTHIER PLANT ROOTS<\/strong><br \/>\nIn pots, the roots of the plants tend to grow in circles entangling themselves. This increases the likelihood of having oxygenation or water stagnation issues, especially in larger pots that lack proper drainage. When the roots reach the edge of a plastic pot they continue growing in search of more water and nutrients only to begin encircling within the pot.This begins the process of structural damage to your plants. The roots become constricted leading to less water and nutrient intake.The stem of your plant will also become compressed which leads to tissue damage further restricting nutrient intake.<br \/>\nNivisagrowbags help to alleviate this issue as the roots come in contact with the edges of the fabric pot they sense the drier soil that is exposed to the air. At this point they know they have reached their growth limit. The roots become &#8220;air pruned&#8221; which is vital to growing healthy plants in containers. This prevents over growth of roots eliminating girdling roots (roots that damage the structure of the plant). You will also get many more fibrous roots when air pruned. A more fibrous root system (many small root tips) allows the plants to take in more nutrients and water. Plastic potted plants encourage a few large roots to dominate and encircle the pot which constricts nutrient uptake.<\/p>\n<p><strong>TEMPERATURE CONTROL<\/strong><br \/>\nDuring the heat of summer and in direct sunlight plastic pots can get quite hot. Since they are not breathable they trap all the heat which can cook your plants. Nivisagrowbags regulate temperature due to their breathable quality. Excess heat is able to escape from all sides of the grow bag.<\/p>\n<p><strong>WATERING CONSIDERATIONS<\/strong><br \/>\nSince grow bags are porous they require less frequent watering (every alternate day).However, it is harder to over-water using a Nivisagrowbag, as any excess water will drain out immediately and not allow excess salts to form inside.However, in a plastic or traditional pot since the plastic doesn\u2019t breathe it requires more water and due to the hard surface the extra salts stick to the base which over a period of time drown and develop fungus.<\/p>\n<p><strong>STORAGE<\/strong><br \/>\nWhere do you store the pots when not in use? Do they become empty eyesores on the back porch or stacked up in the shed in hopes they don&#8217;t get crushed or broken in the off season? Traditional pots will need to be stacked for storage in the off season.However, Nivisagrowbags can be folded up and stored with minimal space each season.<\/p>\n<p><strong>VERSATILITY<\/strong><br \/>\nNivisagrowbags are light weight and usually come with built in handles making them easy to move to different locations.They are popular since they can be brought from inside to out with ease and they take up minimal space when storing.Nivisagrowbags allow the potting mix to be directly planted and can be re-potted once the plant overgrows its size.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h4>ADVANTAGES OF GROW BAGS<\/h4>\n<p><strong>Healthier Root System &#8211;<\/strong> Encourage root pruning rather than root circling<br \/>\n<strong>Temperature Control &#8211;<\/strong> Shed excess heat through breathable fabric<br \/>\n<strong>Prevents Over-watering &#8211;<\/strong> Excess water will percolate through the fabric material<br \/>\n<strong>Easy Storage &#8211;<\/strong> Can be folded and stored within minimal space<br \/>\n<strong>Versatile \u2013<\/strong> Plants can be easily moved from smaller bag to a larger bag or planted directly in the ground.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221;][vc_column_text]<strong>GET STARTED GROWING WITH YOUR NIVISAGROWBAGS<\/strong><br \/>\nWant to grow individual plants or small bunches of herbs? 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