Taking root in independent nurseries around the country, ball horticultural co.&rsquos new soilwrap® biobased plantable, compostable plant container is said to completely eliminate 100 of the environmental impact of the package, while reducing related fuel emissions. The intention was to design a pot that can be planted in the ground. The wraparound plastic &ldquosleeve&rdquo eliminates the use of a bottom panel on the pot, which allows plant roots to make immediate contact with the soil upon planting, encouraging faster growth. A lot of plants are destroyed by people who don&rsquot know how to remove the plant from the pot. While soilwrap degredation begins as soon as soil is placed in the pot, the process accelerates only after the pot is planted, allowing plenty of time for use in the greenhouse and garden center. Once in the ground, the pot is said to completely biodegrade within 12 months.
