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CowPots: What To Know Before You Grow

02/12/2026

CowPots: What To Know Before You Grow

Introducing CowPots, a natural alternative to gardening pots. Skip the worries of root bound plants or transplant shock with the added bonus of healthier soil when you use these cow manure based pots. Perfect for starting herbs, vegetables, and cannabis plants. Find the size that works best for you and your garden below.

CowPots: What To Know Before You Grow Cannabis Plants

  • CowPot nutrients are minimal in size with a Nitrogen-Potassium-Phosphorus rating of 1-0-0. This small but mighty nitrogen contribution helps kickstart the composting process of the container, leaving behind healthy nutrients for the surrounding soil.
  • Promotes healthier roots and healthier plants with a breathable pot made with cow manure and zero plastics.
    • Along with being breathable, this pot is built with great drainage properties as well. With adequate drainage and aeration, roots can avoid various diseases and pests.
  • Avoid transplant shock when moving a cannabis plant into another home by just placing the CowPot whole into the soil. No removal needed!

Durability:

Each CowPot varies in thickness, and this can contribute to the durability of the pot’s walls before decomposition. Here at the Seed Cellar, we carry the following sizes:

  • COWPOTS #3 SQUARE SINGLE POT – $0.45ea
    • Can accommodate up to a 3-month shelf life in a greenhouse setting
    • Recommended for herbs, veggies, and small cannabis seedlings. A great size to step up into large planting containers or directly into the ground post frost.
  • COWPOTS #3 SIX-CELL FLAT 3PK – $5.95ea
    • Can accommodate up to a 2-month shelf life in a greenhouse setting
    • Works well for quick germinating plants and spring flowering annuals.
  • COWPOTS #3 ROUND 12PK – $6.95ea
    • Can accommodate up to a 3-month shelf life in a greenhouse setting
    • The rounded style allows for better airflow and ventilation. A great size to step up into large planting containers or directly into the ground post frost.
  • CowPotsCOWPOTS 10 ROW TRAY – $5.95ea
    • Can accommodate up to a 2-month shelf life in a greenhouse setting
    • Designed for germination assistance and allows you to prepare your seedlings for transplant.

Tips and Tricks:

  • Handle CowPots when dry to avoid tearing the pot.
  • Don’t overwater! A dry CowPot is a thirsty CowPot.
  • To meet the recommended growing time for long-season crops, think about starting your seeds in a germination tray before transferring them to a CowPot.

Decomposition Timeframe:

These pots were partially created to eliminate root-bound plants and transplant shock. Once planted, the CowPot will begin to decompose as the roots grow through it and into the surrounding soil. Depending on the moisture and bioactivity, it takes about a season for these pots to completely decompose.

Mold & Fungi?

While using your CowPot, you may notice some non-harmful mold and fungus growing along the walls. As the pots dry up, this will disappear.

Since these pots are made from cow manure, they tend to behave like the pasture at some point. This is a bonus to your garden, as it adds positive nutrients and rejuvenation to your soil.

Tips and Tricks:

  • Don’t overwater! A dry CowPot is a thirsty CowPot. Allowing the pot to dry completely in between waterings can prevent moisture-loving mold and fungi from growing.
  • Give them some space. A little extra space can encourage additional airflow to the roots, allowing better plant growth. Ventilation also allows for drying the pots completely between watering.
  • If your plant is outgrowing its CowPot and its forever home isn’t ready yet, step up CowPot sizes. These pots are meant to decompose into soil after 6 – 12 weeks of seedling growth and will eventually need to be transplanted.