--- product_id: 4032717 title: "Smart Pots 7-Gallon Smart Pot Soft-Sided Container, Black with Cut handles" brand: "smart pot" price: "R987" currency: ZAR in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/4032717-smart-pots-7-gallon-smart-pot-soft-sided-container-black store_origin: ZA region: South Africa --- # 7-Gallon capacity for robust growth UV & heat resistant for outdoor durability Breathable fabric enhances root aeration Smart Pots 7-Gallon Smart Pot Soft-Sided Container, Black with Cut handles **Brand:** smart pot **Price:** R987 **Availability:** βœ… In Stock ## Summary > 🌿 Elevate your garden game with Smart Pots β€” where science meets green thumb magic! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Smart Pots 7-Gallon Smart Pot Soft-Sided Container, Black with Cut handles by smart pot - **How much does it cost?** R987 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.za](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/4032717-smart-pots-7-gallon-smart-pot-soft-sided-container-black) ## Best For - smart pot enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted smart pot brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - β€’ **Grow Like a Pro:** 7-gallon size supports vigorous plants with ample root space - β€’ **Breathe Easy Roots:** Soft-sided fabric promotes superior aeration, preventing root rot and boosting plant health - β€’ **Effortless Handling:** Cut handles make moving your garden powerhouse a breezeβ€”because your plants deserve the best - β€’ **Built for the Long Haul:** UV and weather-resistant materials ensure your pot stays strong season after season - β€’ **Stay Cool Under Pressure:** Designed to release excess heat, protecting roots even on the hottest days ## Overview The Smart Pots 7-Gallon Soft-Sided Container is a durable, breathable fabric planter designed to enhance root structure and plant vitality. Its 14-inch diameter and 9.5-inch height provide ample space for vigorous growth, while UV and weather-resistant materials ensure long-lasting outdoor use. Developed for commercial growers, this pot’s aeration technology prevents overwatering issues and heat buildup, making it a must-have for serious gardeners aiming for lush flowers, fruits, and vegetables. ## Description Smart Pots USA Review: Great company, great product, this is something you and your plants NEED now! Mother-nature approved! - This isn't my first rodeo. These things are CRUCIAL for growing ANY type of plant. If you're about to put a plant into a bucket or plastic planter... just order a few of these. They're very inexpensive. I like how the bottom is extra-durable. I've seen the knockoffs of these smart pots rip out on the bottom. The material is like a composite of different types of fibers. They may be like a fiberglass/nylon type, but they're very tough and weather resistant. The sun tends to bleach the black ones a bit after a couple years, if you want something that will look nicer, they're better than the tan, though. I wish they made a forest-green colored smart pot that would blend into the garden a little more incognito, but maybe it will come someday. I know this company is 100% reputable and has some awesome people working for them. I met one of their reps a few months ago and he gave me some goodies and some info about future projects! Review: Jack and the Beanstalk from a Smart Pot - Receiving this product from my daughter as a gift, I was a bit dubious despite her hearty endorsements. The thing looked flimsy to me and I doubted the science behind it. My microclimate is foggy, cloudy, windy, and generally 50-68 degrees, so it's hard to grow food crops. This pot creates amazing growth! The black color absorbs any sunlight and heat, the airy pot encourages root growth and prevents the pooling and salting that can happen with overwatering in other pots, and the way plants grow in these pots is like the famed magical beanstalk Jack climbed. It's remarkable! The amaranth I planted in the gift pot grew overnight and continues to do so. Fighting the invasion of aphids cultivated by the ant people with soapy water, the amaranth aka Hopi Red Dye continues to produce seeds and to grow taller and taller. Seems like my 1,000 or so cats and squirrels don't like to climb its softness, a big bonus. It's mythical in outcome! Jack and the Beanstalk from a (Smart) Pot. ## Features - Soft-sided fabric aeration container that has the rigidity to hold its shape - Provides Aeration, Enhancing Root Structure, Resulting In A Vigorous Plant With More Flowers And Fruits And Vegetables - Allows excess heat to escape - Developed for, and used by commercial tree growers - 7 Gallon capacity; 14 inch diameter x 9.5 inch height ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B0055E8RUG | | Best Sellers Rank | #466,284 in Patio, Lawn & Garden ( See Top 100 in Patio, Lawn & Garden ) #5,908 in Planters | | Brand Name | SMART POT | | Capacity | 7 Gallons | | Color | Black | | Customer Reviews | 4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars (261) | | Finish Types | Unfinished | | Global Trade Identification Number | 00674344140076 | | Included Components | handle | | Indoor Outdoor Usage | Outdoor | | Item Dimensions | 14 x 14 x 9.5 inches | | Item Dimensions D x W x H | 14"D x 14"W x 9.5"H | | Item Type Name | fabric pot | | Item Weight | 0.24 Pounds | | Manufacturer | Smart Pots | | Manufacturer Part Number | 14007H | | Manufacturer Warranty Description | 1 year limited. | | Material Type | Fabric | | Model Number | RC7H | | Mounting Type | Tree Mount | | Number of Levels | 1 | | Number of Pieces | 1 | | Other Special Features of the Product | Breathable, Foldable, Lightweight, UV Resistant, Weather Resistant | | Pattern | Solid | | Plant or Animal Product Type | Vegetable | | Planter Form | Bag | | Product Style | Modern | | Set Name | Smart Pot Fabric Planters | | Shape | Round | | Size | 7-Gal | | Theme | Vegetable | | UPC | 674344140076 | | Unit Count | 1.0 Count | ## Product Details - **Color:** Black - **Material:** Fabric - **Planter Form:** Bag - **Special Feature:** Breathable, Foldable, Lightweight, UV Resistant, Weather Resistant - **Style:** Modern ## Images ![Smart Pots 7-Gallon Smart Pot Soft-Sided Container, Black with Cut handles - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71OREFc7TpL.jpg) ![Smart Pots 7-Gallon Smart Pot Soft-Sided Container, Black with Cut handles - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81MGxYtLGhL.jpg) ## Questions & Answers **Q: I'd like to try using this for cherry tomatoes. I'm not sure how big a pot they need. Can anyone recommend a size?** A: I used a 10 gal. pot for my cherry tomatoes and they are doing fine. However I only needed to fill the pot half way. 7 gal should be plenty. **Q: Can I use thes.e for hanging? I want to create a "living" wall** A: I wouldn't advise it. The handles work well for moving them around; but I wouldn't stress it by hanging. **Q: What fabric are these bags made from?** A: Smart Pots are made of non-woven polypropylene (#5 plastic) fabric. **Q: Has anyone found a good, deep tray to put these Smart Pots into? Also no elegant solution for indoor use?** A: I just use them flat on the patio and deck. But if you're looking for a solution to reduce the water leakage, I mixed my soil with some of those new water retaining crystals - they're great, they help reduce the need for watering, they absorb the water and keep the soil moist, and they dry up naturally. Only caveat I found is that while getting use the them you over water, those nasty little fungus knats are going to be all over the place. If I were to use them in a tray, it would probably be something like large plastic under the bed storage box...? ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great company, great product, this is something you and your plants NEED now! Mother-nature approved! *by W***R on June 21, 2016* This isn't my first rodeo. These things are CRUCIAL for growing ANY type of plant. If you're about to put a plant into a bucket or plastic planter... just order a few of these. They're very inexpensive. I like how the bottom is extra-durable. I've seen the knockoffs of these smart pots rip out on the bottom. The material is like a composite of different types of fibers. They may be like a fiberglass/nylon type, but they're very tough and weather resistant. The sun tends to bleach the black ones a bit after a couple years, if you want something that will look nicer, they're better than the tan, though. I wish they made a forest-green colored smart pot that would blend into the garden a little more incognito, but maybe it will come someday. I know this company is 100% reputable and has some awesome people working for them. I met one of their reps a few months ago and he gave me some goodies and some info about future projects! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Jack and the Beanstalk from a Smart Pot *by O***E on July 22, 2015* Receiving this product from my daughter as a gift, I was a bit dubious despite her hearty endorsements. The thing looked flimsy to me and I doubted the science behind it. My microclimate is foggy, cloudy, windy, and generally 50-68 degrees, so it's hard to grow food crops. This pot creates amazing growth! The black color absorbs any sunlight and heat, the airy pot encourages root growth and prevents the pooling and salting that can happen with overwatering in other pots, and the way plants grow in these pots is like the famed magical beanstalk Jack climbed. It's remarkable! The amaranth I planted in the gift pot grew overnight and continues to do so. Fighting the invasion of aphids cultivated by the ant people with soapy water, the amaranth aka Hopi Red Dye continues to produce seeds and to grow taller and taller. Seems like my 1,000 or so cats and squirrels don't like to climb its softness, a big bonus. It's mythical in outcome! Jack and the Beanstalk from a (Smart) Pot. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Loving the smart pots!!! *by A***S on December 31, 2012* I am really enjoying the smart pots. I can make the smart pot smaller by folding over the sides and as the tomato plants grow I can slowly add more soil and unfold the sides to promote a healthy plant. Anything can be grown in these pots. I'm using the 7 gallon smart pots for tomatoes, garlic, jalepenos and onions at the present moment. I really like the fact that when hurricane's come the water will run through the pot instead of building up in the pot. The jalepenos and tomatoes are growing inside because it is winter time and I have them sitting in a trash bag so when I water them I don't damage my floor or tables. I am thinking about purchasing some of the smaller ones to start my seeds in every year for my spring/summer crops. They are reusable and washable. ## Frequently Bought Together - Smart Pots 7-Gallon Smart Pot Soft-Sided Container, Black with Cut handles - Smart Pots 10-Gallon Smart Pot Soft-Sided Container, Black with Cut handles - Smart Pots 5-Gallon Smart Pot Soft-Sided Container, Black with Cut handles --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - πŸ›’ **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** β€” Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** β€” Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - πŸ’° **No Hidden Fees** β€” All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - πŸ”„ **15-Day Free Returns** β€” Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - πŸ”’ **Secure Payments** β€” Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** β€” Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/4032717-smart-pots-7-gallon-smart-pot-soft-sided-container-black](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/4032717-smart-pots-7-gallon-smart-pot-soft-sided-container-black) --- *Product available on Desertcart South Africa* *Store origin: ZA* *Last updated: 2026-05-11*