Ambassador Pricking Out Pots, 8cm, Pack 20

Ambassador Pricking Out Pots are small 8cm plastic pots designed for the classic gardening job of pricking out, moving a single seedling from a crowded seed tray into its own pot once it has grown its first true leaves. Giving each seedling its own pot gives the roots room to develop properly before the plant is potted on or planted out, and this pack of 20 durable, reusable pots makes light work of pricking out a full tray in one go. They are equally useful for starting vegetable plants in the greenhouse or rooting larger cuttings.

Key Features

• Pack of 20 individual 8cm pricking out pots
• Made from durable, 100% recyclable plastic
• Compact size is ideal for young seedlings and rooting cuttings before potting on
• Stand neatly inside a standard seed tray for easy watering and moving
• Reusable season after season, simply clean and store between uses

How to Use

Fill each pot with fresh seed or multi purpose compost, gently firming and making a small hole in the centre. Holding a seedling carefully by its leaves, never the stem, use a dibber or pencil to lift it from the seed tray and lower it into the hole, then firm the compost gently around the roots. Stand the filled pots inside a seed tray so they can be watered and moved as one batch, and keep them in a bright, sheltered spot. Once roots fill the pot, plants are ready to be potted on into a larger container or hardened off and planted out in the garden.

Technical Specifications

• Pot size: 8cm
• Pack quantity: 20 pots
• Material: Durable, 100% recyclable plastic
• Brand: Ambassador

Frequently Asked Questions

• What does pricking out mean? Pricking out is the process of moving individual seedlings from a crowded seed tray into their own pot once they have their first true leaves, giving the roots more space to grow before the plant is potted on or planted out.
• When should I prick out my seedlings? Once seedlings have developed their first true leaves, the second set of leaves that follow the initial seed leaves, they are ready to be pricked out into their own pot.
• Can these pots stand in a seed tray? Yes, they are sized to stand neatly inside a standard seed tray, which makes watering and carrying a full batch of pricked out seedlings much easier.
• Are these pots reusable? Yes, they are made from durable, 100% recyclable plastic designed to be washed and reused for several growing seasons.