From Wal-Mart: A Very Small Spa For Your Very Small Plants

Wal-Mart says that these 18" x 7.5" x 7.5" sub-irrigated (called "self-watering) planters (SIPs) are "like a spa for your plants." Giggle, giggle.

Be sure that they are very small plants. Maybe you can grow some salad greens or herbs in these mini-boxes but they certainly are not in the category of other vegetable growing SIPs either box or bucket. They are toys by comparison.

Even so, they are far better than the under-sized drain hole planter boxes I see all over row house Brooklyn neighborhoods. Most of the plants in them look like they have just run a marathon.

Come on Wal-Mart, is this the best you can do? Oh, by the way, even these are available online only.

via www.walmart.com

These self-watering windowbox planters are like a spa for your plants. This planter has a built-in reservoir that keeps roots moist for up to two weeks and the ventilated base promotes drainage and aeration to keep the plants healthy and beautiful. Water level is also visible on the lip to prevent over and under watering.

* Set of 4 18'' windowbox planters
* Plastic
* Built-in reservoir keeps roots moist for up to 2 weeks
* Ventilated base promotes optimum drainage and aeration
* Quick view of the water level

Model No.: WB1854/4-072
Shipping Weight (in pounds): 6.0
Product in Inches (L x W x H): 18.3 x 7.48 x 7.5
Assembled in Country of Origin: USA and/or Imported
Origin of Components: USA and/or Imported
Wal-Mart No.: 001666203

Comments

[Amber Oler]

Love your blog! I've been spending hours on it yesterday and today and have learned so much, thank you!

I bought some of these planters at my local Walmart, they have one size larger in this shape and they have the self watering hanging baskets now too. I'm planning on growing some banana peppers and herbs so I hope they will work.

Thanks for all the info!