Small Black Plastic Nursery Pots 0.5L, 46 Pack – 10cm Seedling and Propagation Pots

Small 0.5L Black Plastic Nursery Pots, Pack of 46

This pack contains 46 small black plastic nursery pots, each holding about 0.5 litres and measuring roughly 10cm across. They have drainage holes in the base and are made from light, flexible plastic, making them a practical size for raising seedlings, striking cuttings, growing herbs and potting on young plants before they go into the garden.

The Right Step Between Punnet and Garden

Seeds are usually sown in punnets or trays, but once seedlings have a few true leaves they need more room to build roots before planting out. A 0.5 litre pot is the classic next step. It gives tomatoes, capsicums, cucumbers, herbs and flowers enough space to develop a strong root ball, so they transplant with less shock and settle into the garden faster.

Enough Pots for a Full Season

With 46 pots in the pack, there is enough for a full spring planting of vegetables and flowers, a round of cuttings from favourite shrubs, or potting up divisions to share with friends and neighbours. Nurseries, market gardeners and school or community gardens also go through small pots quickly, and a bulk pack keeps you from running short mid-season.

Drainage Built In

The holes in the base let excess water drain away, which stops the potting mix from becoming waterlogged and helps prevent root rot in young plants. Sitting the pots on a tray of gravel or a slatted bench keeps the drainage holes clear and lets air reach the base of the pot.

Key Features and Benefits

• Pack of 46 small black plastic nursery pots
• Approx. 0.5 litre capacity, about 10cm across
• Drainage holes in the base
• Lightweight and flexible thin-wall plastic
• Ideal for seedlings, cuttings, herbs and potting on
• Black colour suits nursery and propagation use
• Stackable for compact storage

Product Details

• Quantity: 46 pots
• Capacity: Approx. 0.5L
• Size: Approx. 10cm (see notes on listed dimensions)
• Material: Plastic
• Colour: Black
• Drainage: Holes in the base

Getting Good Results from Small Pots

Use a quality seed raising or potting mix rather than garden soil, which packs down and drains poorly in small pots. Fill each pot to just below the rim, firm lightly and water well before planting. When potting on seedlings, hold them by a leaf rather than the stem and plant them at the same depth they were growing. Small pots dry out quickly in Australian summer heat, so check them daily and water when the top of the mix feels dry. Because the plastic is thin and flexible, support the pots from underneath when moving them full, or carry them in a tray. Once roots start showing at the drainage holes, it is time to plant out or move up to a larger pot.

Frequently Asked Questions

What size pots are suitable for small seedlings?
Pots of around 0.5 litres, about 10cm across, suit most vegetable, herb and flower seedlings once they have a few true leaves. They give roots room to grow before planting out.

Are 0.5 litre nursery pots good for propagation?
Yes. They are a good size for striking cuttings and growing on divisions. For sowing seed, many gardeners start in punnets or cell trays, then move seedlings into 0.5L pots.

How many small plant pots are in a 46 pack?
The pack contains 46 pots.

Can I reuse the pots?
Yes. Wash them in warm soapy water between uses and let them dry fully. Cleaning helps reduce the chance of passing diseases between batches of plants.

Will the pots last outdoors?
They can be used outdoors, but thin plastic can become brittle after long periods in strong sun. Storing them in the shade when not in use helps them last longer.

Where can I buy seedling pots in Bonnyrigg?
These 0.5L black nursery pots are available in packs of 46 from BPG Supplies, with local pickup from our store in Bonnyrigg in Sydney's south-west and delivery across Australia.