Do the smart pot last to use next season?
1779775
We have had 3 Big Bag Beds for 2 seasons now, and they are as good as new. We also have several different sized fabric pots that have performed just as well. What we like is there is no additional weight to the pots when compared to traditional terra cotta, so moving things around is easy. In fact, you can slide the pots around without fear of scraping up the floor.
1779776
I have about 20 smaller smart pots and one big bag bed. The smaller ones I've been using for at least two seasons and they still look great. The bed I got only few months ago, but I expect it to last at least as long as the smaller pots. In fact, I bought the bed because I was very happy with the quality of the smaller pots.
2267346
That is precisely how I use it. I get approximately a month of use. Then I go to individual pots. Need to keep an eye on the roots towards the end. They will grow together making it harder to remove plants....fyi
1450375
Unsure. It would probably last for a few seasons but eventually it would deteriorate if left unprotected. i have mine in the house with several plants on it and am very happy with it under these circumstances.
1404935
I don't think so because you are cooking with steam pressure. I can only say that I use mine 4 to 5 times a week and have owned it 6 months. The lining of the cooker and the pot itself are holding up well and its easy to use and makes very little noise as the old pressure cookers did and cuts it's self off with the timer.
2144110
I've been using mine on the induction cooktop and I normally try not to with heat level more than a 6 at least until a few months so the pot gets seasoned
785987
You can use it however you want. I have the 75 peat pot green house this year. I've got 2 of them on my shelving unit with a heat mat and grow lights for my tomatoes and peppers. It's working great!
1827287
Yes but it takes about 4 weeks its about $24.00 I bought a damaged carton for 28.00 (hint) if you pull the shut off thingie out in the bottom of the plastic basket you can use any pot. save the parts when you get your new one just bush it back in.
1639743
The info that came with the pot states there is a lifetime warranty (for the purchaser) with free repairs and/or full replacement if defects are not because of misuse. You would just have to pay shipping charges. It recommends hand washing with sponge or soft cloth and cooking with wooden or plastic utensils. Do not use scrubbies, steel wool, whisks or metal utensils. Oven safe to 500 degrees -- glass top to 350 degrees. I've been very happy with mine!!!
249919
I use mine twice a week and there is a slight amount of discoloration, not enough for me to worry about. Any discoloration is merely cosmetic. Mine is the most used pot in the kitchen--love it.
217673
No. Never! This pot cracks. Seller refused to replace or refund the pot. Stay away!
676307
Some suggested watering a few times per day in order to avoid water run-off, which is not practical for most people. I would like to see Smart Pots create a solution to water leaking from the bottom of the pot. In the meantime, a saucer may work but I am concerned that the pot fabric will rot from sitting in saucer water.
577953
The short answer is "yes." I use this pot at least a couple of times each week. However, the lid that comes with the pot is only good to 350 degrees, and I have several recipes that call for temperatures of 400 and even 450. This calls for a stainless steel lid, which you can buy online or in a quality kitchen store.
1775172
So far it seems to be! I have only had it since last summer. It lived on the deck in it's original pot until around October. From what I have read it can be outside in temps as low as 15F at night so watch the weather. For the winter I moved it into an unheated garage. It looked like a little twig all winter but perked right up when I put it outside in the spring! No fruit so far but we'll see.
1988376
I leave mine for a week at a time and after 2 seasons it's still looking like new. My friend has several on different stands that have been up all season for the last 2 seasons and they also look like new. Love them
62947
I don't know how many years it will last, but the one I bought last year is still out there supporting a few plants that wintered over, and after I top it up with compost, it will be ready to replant. I have a pot made from a similar material that's held a parsley plant for 3 years now and is still hanging in.
385400
I got mine about 6-7 months ago and some have more than quadrupled in size. Definitely re-pot them. Mine are on the porch but they will do well inside, too.
1184569
well to be honest it depends on how old the plant is. My mother had an old one and it came back every year in the spring, I am in MO so sometimes we do have a hard winter. but mine are still very young so I have them in pots and will bring them inside for the winter. Hope this helps.