Non-chain paper pots are perfect for growing transplants of most any type and size. They are available in standard flat sizes such as 50s, 72s, 105s, 128s, and 220s. They are used with the same trays as the paper chain pots. These non-chain paper pots are held open using plastic clips before being filled with potting soil. The clips are then removed. When the transplants are ready for planting, the paper pots come apart easily for planting by hand or mechanized transplanting. This is also a great system for transplant sales, allowing customers to choose exactly the number of plants they want... without having to buy throw-away plastic cell packs.

The non-chain paper pots were originally only available with a synthetic fungicide impregnated into the paper so were not allowable on organic farms. (NOTE: The chain paper pots have NEVER been made with a fungicide.) As a result, we never sold these non-chain pots until we convinced the manufacturer to make them for us WITHOUT the fungicide. The non-chain paper pots were first available in 2018 in two sizes: the 72s and 128s. Starting in 2020, we will also have 50 cell count non-chain paper pots made without fungicide. If you have an interest in the 105 or 220 cell counts, let us know. So far, demand is not high enough to warrant manufacturing and carrying inventory.

We use the non-chain paper pots to grow tomato and pepper seedlings and have been very pleased with the results. It is like growing in soil blocks but without the time and hassle of making soil blocks!

Here are links to the 72 cell and 128 cell count paper pots in our store.