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Back to the Roots 24ct Organic & Peat Free Plantable Seed Starting Pots
$5.99 when purchased online
Target Online store #3991
About this item
Highlights
- Organic and peat-free seed starting pots for a home garden
- 100% plantable and compostable garden seed pots
- Includes 24 individual plantable pots
- Use for a variety of plantable seeds
- Perfect for pairing with Seed Packets and Seed Starting Mix
- Fill with soil, plant seeds, and watch them grow
- Perfect for practicing gardening at home
- #GrowOneGiveOne - Share a pic, and we'll donate a kit to a classroom of your choice!
Description
Give seeds their best start with the Back to the Roots Plantable Seed Starting Pots. Seedlings need somewhere to start their growing journey, and these plantable seed starter pots make it easier than ever. Perfect for all seed types, these garden pots are easy to use. Fill each pot with soil and plant your garden seeds, then transfer your new seedlings from your countertop to your garden after two weeks. Simply water them well before it's time to transplant, cut open the bottom 1" of the pot to expose the roots, and then plant like normal. Of course, be sure to compost the removed part of your pot. The Back to the Roots Plantable Seed Starting Pots are a great addition to your at-home gardening supplies!
Features: Square (shape)
Number of Pieces: 24
Dimensions (Overall): 9.85 Inches (H) x 2.36 Inches (W) x 2.36 Inches (D)
Weight: .16 Pounds
Placement: Ground Freestanding
Indoor/Outdoor: Outdoor
Assembly Details: No Assembly Required
Includes: 24 Planter Pots
Drainage : Water Permeable Base
Material: Coir
Warranty: 1 Year Limited Warranty. To obtain a copy of the manufacturer's or supplier's warranty for this item prior to purchasing the item, please call Target Guest Services at 1-800-591-3869
TCIN: 82834903
UPC: 810667034276
Item Number (DPCI): 084-16-6329
Origin: Imported
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Shipping details
Estimated ship dimensions: 2.36 inches length x 2.36 inches width x 9.85 inches height
Estimated ship weight: 0.22 pounds
Return details
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This item must be returned within 90 days of the date it was purchased in store, shipped, delivered by a Shipt shopper, or made ready for pickup.
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Q: Can you bottom up water these?
submitted by Lolo - 1 month ago
A: Hi Lolo! While bottom watering is beneficial for seedlings, our peat-free plantable seed starting pots are not recommended to bottom water. Biodegradable pots are designed to absorb water quickly, and are prone to becoming soggy and waterlogged, which can potentially lead to fungal issues. It's best to top-water when using our seed starting pots. Please don't hesitate to reach out to contact@backtotheroots.com or give us a call at 510-922-9758 with any questions or concerns—we're here to help you grow!
submitted byBack to the Roots, Inc. - 1 month agoBrand expert
Q: Are the pots supposed to start molding? Mine are, did I do something wrong?
submitted by Potential Potted Planter - 1 year ago
A: Hi CQ! A little mold is not uncommon. Please send a photo to contact@backtotheroots.com, and we'd be happy to help you grow.
submitted byBack to the Roots, Inc. - 1 year agoBrand expert
Q: What specifically are the materials used to make the pots? It's not mentioned on the packaging and you make no mention of it in the description.
submitted by ajude - 1 year ago
A: Hi Ajude! Our seed starting pots are made primarily from paper and water. If you have questions or concerns, please reach out to us at contact@backtotheroots.com.
submitted byBack to the Roots, Inc. - 1 year agoBrand expert
Q: how tall are these pots
submitted by Judith - 2 years ago
A: Hi Judith! Our peat-free seed starting pots are 2.5" diameter and approximately 3 inches tall.
submitted byBack to the Roots, Inc. - 2 years agoBrand expert
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4.2 out of 5 stars with 93 reviews
quality: 3.15 out of 5
value: 3.31 out of 5
50% would recommend
14 recommendations
Egg cartons have more structure!
1 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
Goober - 7 days ago, Verified purchaser
These individual seed pots are a great way to start seedlings. Unfortunately, the Back To The Roots pots are more delicate than other name brands once filled with soil, seeds, and particularly: watered. The photos show the Back to the Roots pots on the right, compared to another brand after being watered. The BTTR pots lack more fibrous rigidity; cardboard egg cartons have more structure than these pots! If you plan to move your peat pots around frequently as I do for watering and then to harden off the seedlings, I’d suggest getting another brand. The BTTR pots are already feeling like they are disintegrating which is super disappointing as the seedlings haven’t yet sprouted. I am already planning to repot them in a bigger peat pot - not this brand! - which is just a loss of my money. I’m glad I picked this up on sale. I wouldn’t repurchase.
1 reply from Back to the Roots, Inc. team - 6 days ago
Hello! Thank you for sharing your experience with our seed starting pots. We're really sorry to hear that they didn’t hold up as expected—your feedback is important to us, and we truly value the time you took to compare and explain the differences you noticed. We strive to make gardening more accessible and enjoyable, and it’s clear we missed the mark for you this time. We'd love the opportunity to make things right and learn more about how we can improve. Please feel free to reach out to us directly at contact@backtotheroots.com—our team is here and ready to help! Thank you again for giving us a try, and happy gardening 🌱
No drainage. Mold.
1 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
Kcldavison - 1 year ago, Verified purchaser
There is zero drainage in these so they turn into little mud cups when you water. They also mold like crazy. I’ve never seen anything like it. Zero percent chance I’d buy them again.
1 reply from Back to the Roots, Inc. team - 1 year ago
Hi Kcldavison! We are sorry to hear you're having trouble with your seed starting pots. Please reach out to us at contact@backtotheroots.com, we would love to help you grow in our seed starting pots.
Starting flowers indoors
5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
Fay - 1 year ago, Verified purchaser
Perfecr size to start some flowers
Pass on this too
1 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
Starla - 2 years ago, Verified purchaser
Absolutely awful. Hard to get apart. Dried out constantly even with watering and was a waste of money b
1 reply from Back to the Roots, Inc. team - 2 years ago
Hi Starla! We're sorry to hear you did not have a great experience with the seed starting pots. Please reach out to contact@backtotheroots.com. We are happy to help with a replacement or refund.
Good little pots
4 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
Reviewer - 2 years ago, Verified purchaser
The size is great for starting seeds. I love being able to write on them, then I can put them straight in the ground. My only complaint is they are VERY difficult to separate.
Dont buy! Its a trick
1 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
Sarah - 2 years ago, Verified purchaser
Will dry out your seedlings and does not compost or degrade
1 reply from Back to the Roots, Inc. team - 2 years ago
Hi Sarah! Please reach out to contact@backtotheroots.com, we are here to help.
Good buy
5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
Mamai - 2 years ago, Verified purchaser
Great for germination
Small garden
4 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
Roberta - 2 years ago, Verified purchaser
I started my plants about a week ago. I live in an apartment and they’re great for starting a little deck garden
Bad for growing!
1 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
t - 2 years ago, Verified purchaser
Seeds didn't grow yet while they grew in our containers. I planted tomato seeds and there's nothing. It usually takes them 7-10 days to sprout but not in those containers! It has been 10 days and I got zero tomato seedlings. Tried other plants and they haven't sprouted yet. I tried another, ceramic, container and I got a seedling in 7 days. These pots make the soil dry out very quickly, have to water every day.
1 reply from Back to the Roots, Inc. team - 2 years ago
Hi T! We are so sorry to hear your seeds have not grown. We are here to help you grow, though; please reach out to contact@backtotheroots.com, and we will be happy to help you troubleshoot.
Seeds were slow to grow
3 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
Jenna B - 2 years ago, Verified purchaser
Not my favorite seed starters. The seeds I started in these took drastically longer to sprout then other containers and methods we used.
Love these
5 out of 5 stars
Dianamariemad - 2 years ago
originally posted on backtotheroots.com
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I love that these planter pots are biodegradable and becomes one with the soil. It makes planting so much easier and very eco friendly. The construction of these pots are great quality and I highly recommend using these for all your planting.
Perfect
5 out of 5 stars
Matttru - 3 years ago
originally posted on backtotheroots.com
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Just what I was needing for my vegetable garden. These little seedling starter pot works great with all garden vegetables. What’s so fantastic is that you don’t have to transfer the plant, you just plant in new home!
Great starters
5 out of 5 stars
LishGlam - 3 years ago
originally posted on backtotheroots.com
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I got these as soon as spring started to start some potted plants I just got. I must admit I was skeptical these would work since I have a black thumb (was gifted a cactus and it died). However I am amazed how well these have started up my pots and super happy with them!
Such a great product!
5 out of 5 stars
ebeth217 - 3 years ago
originally posted on backtotheroots.com
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I have raised bed to grow vegetables and these plantable seed starting pots are so handy. I can start my seeds and then plant these directly into the garden! How convenient. I love that this is an earth friendly product as that is my goal in growing my own vegetables. When you buy transplants vs seeds, they come in a plastic container. This feels like such a better way to go. I also like that they are individual vs connected to each other making it easier to share and sort your seedlings. In addition, this is a great way to save money as seeds are much more affordable than transplants. I highly recommend these to any gardener.
Environmentally friendly and easy to use
5 out of 5 stars
Tiffanyh - 3 years ago
originally posted on backtotheroots.com
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] My son has just loved helping establish our garden this year. He checked our starting pots everyday for sprouts and was obsessed with caring for our plants. It was so easy to use these starter plants- they came apart easily and held their shape as we scooped the soil and planted each seed. These were extremely breathable and drain super easily to avoid root rot. By far the best part about these starter pots is that you can plant them directly into the garden after the seeds start to sprout. It was so easy to just cut the bottoms off without repotting and disturbing our fragile roots. Compared to plastic pots, these are so much more convenient and environmentally friendly. I will use these every year!
Love it
5 out of 5 stars
Mom100 - 3 years ago
originally posted on backtotheroots.com
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Recintly bought these a few months ago and I'm glad I did I have decided to build a garden in my back yard and I use these to plant seeds and transfer them to soil these worked great for anyone who loves gardening
What a great idea!
5 out of 5 stars
Itsmeym - 3 years ago
originally posted on backtotheroots.com
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I love these Organic and plantable see starting pots by Back to the roots. You get 24 in one pack and these are easy to use and go into the ground as it is just by cutting the bottom after exposing the roots. So no more plastic waste after you replant your seedlings. They worked great for our herb garden. we will use them every year!
Great product for small plants
5 out of 5 stars
lobo84 - 3 years ago
originally posted on backtotheroots.com
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] We used these to start our small garden this weekend. They seem very sturdy and are easy to use. I like how they're shipped and the quality of build they have on them. I will be looking for larger ones for my vegetable garden needs.
Perfect for Kids
5 out of 5 stars
Nixx - 3 years ago
originally posted on backtotheroots.com
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I do quite a bit of gardening every year and my nephews absolutely love helping me. I found that this is the perfect little project for them to grow their very own plants. Buy a pack of seeds, some soil, and help them assemble in these mini pots… super easy. The best part about these though, is that you can plant them directly in the ground once the seeds start to sprout. My nephews love the transfer into the ground just as much as they love planting the seeds! These are so easy, convenient, and most importantly so much fun!! They would also be great to start a variety of herbs! Can’t recommend enough
Super convenient!
5 out of 5 stars
Jamie7484 - 3 years ago
originally posted on backtotheroots.com
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I received these a couple weeks ago and couldn’t wait to try them out! These little starting pots make it SO much more convenient to move and replant your growing plants. These plant straight into the ground so it saves a lot of time and hassle!