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Customers like the size of the product. They mention it fits right in with their window garden. However, some customers have reported that the drainage holes are only one and the bottom holes are a bit large. Opinions differ on the pot quality.
Customers are satisfied with the size of the product. They mention it's well-made and fits right in with their window garden.
"...terracotta pots are usually somewhat expensive, but these are a smaller size, perfect for a window sill and were a very reasonable price...." Read more
"...from Hirt's now, beautiful ceramic pots both glazed and unglazed, very large and quite small (3/4") and they are so exceptionally well-packed..." Read more
"Very smooth pots, especially compared to other brands I've tried! Good size and material with a drainage hole, so exactly what I needed!..." Read more
"Nice size pots but they are too fragile for shipping. Even though they were packed well, 4 of the 5 were cracked upon arrival." Read more
3 customers mention "Value for money"3 positive0 negative
Customers appreciate the value for money of the product. They mention it's a very reasonable price.
"...these are a smaller size, perfect for a window sill and were a very reasonable price. They arrived in perfect condition...." Read more
"...I like the quality of the pots, great and a reasonable price too.." Read more
"Good quality, packed well, and good price." Read more
Customers have mixed opinions about the pot quality. Some mention that they're well-made, sturdy pots, while others say they arrived broken.
"...These are well-made, sturdy pots and I will definitely be ordering more of these as my indoor garden grows." Read more
"When these pots arrived, I saw that one had cracked. However, it was just in two pieces, and I glued it back together...." Read more
"I have gotten over a dozen pots from Hirt's now, beautiful ceramic pots both glazed and unglazed, very large and quite small (3/4") and they are..." Read more
"Fine quality. The holes in the bottom are a bit big" Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the drainage holes of the product. They mention that the product has only one drainage hole, and flashing partially blocks the hole.
"...My only complaint is that they only have one drainage hole. I usually prefer pots to have multiple for better drainage...." Read more
"Fine quality. The holes in the bottom are a bit big" Read more
"...Clay flashing (mold squeeze out) partially blocks the drainage hole and is found in spots elsewhere on the pots...." Read more
Very smooth pots, especially compared to other brands I've tried! Good size and material with a drainage hole, so exactly what I needed! Hirt's gardens shipped promptly and everything was so well-packaged so that nothing would break!
I absolutely love these terracotta pots. Larger terracotta pots are usually somewhat expensive, but these are a smaller size, perfect for a window sill and were a very reasonable price. They arrived in perfect condition. My only complaint is that they only have one drainage hole. I usually prefer pots to have multiple for better drainage. However, I haven't had any problems with this draining, so it's mostly a personal preference at that point. These are well-made, sturdy pots and I will definitely be ordering more of these as my indoor garden grows.
I have gotten over a dozen pots from Hirt's now, beautiful ceramic pots both glazed and unglazed, very large and quite small (3/4") and they are so exceptionally well-packed that of five shipments, only one had a tiny chip. Easy fix, and I am so happy with the quality, I will continue to buy from them exclusively (and through Amazon the shipping, even to Hawaii, is reasonable). It seems I should say that I have been in no way compensated for this, I'm just a fan. :)
When these pots arrived, I saw that one had cracked. However, it was just in two pieces, and I glued it back together. However, I later noticed, after I had planted in the pots, that another one is cracked just beneath the rim, and the crack is spreading.
I have a similar comment for the 1 1/2" pots. A completely dissimilar comments for the 5" and 6" pots.
Due to bad experiences with China made pots, I spent quite some time online trying to find a source for pots not made in China. The "made in China" pots I've purchased locally often do not last a season, let alone years.
So I ordered these pots expecting high fired clay terra cotta pots made in Germany.
The pots I received were unlabeled; sadly they are sloppily made pasty colored terra cotta and quite soft, meaning my marble chip easily scratched the pot. Which I take to mean the pots are low fired.
Clay flashing (mold squeeze out) partially blocks the drainage hole and is found in spots elsewhere on the pots. Clearing the drainage hole completely may be difficult as enough sharp flash edge is left to cut the unwary gardener poking about. Rubbing down the pot with coarse cloth will remove most of the friable flashing but the thicker edges have to be addressed individually; use a file or coarse piece of broken pottery.
Low fired pots are generally not suitable for cold winters because of freeze damage. So beware!
Frankly Hirts, I am disappointed! I paid for German manufacture terra cotta along with shipping and received pots similar to what is obtainable at a local big box discount center.
PS I gave this two stars hoping that some of the pots last several years. One or two years and I'll consider editing this to drop a star; all of them lasting five years and I'll consider raising the review.
Very smooth pots, especially compared to other brands I've tried! Good size and material with a drainage hole, so exactly what I needed! Hirt's gardens shipped promptly and everything was so well-packaged so that nothing would break!
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great quality, well-packaged!
Reviewed in the United States on September 18, 2020
Very smooth pots, especially compared to other brands I've tried! Good size and material with a drainage hole, so exactly what I needed! Hirt's gardens shipped promptly and everything was so well-packaged so that nothing would break!
After reading the comments, I was hesitant to buy these pots but so glad I did! They were packed really well with packing popcorn and newspaper, and all 5 pots arrived fully intact-- no chips or cracks. They are made in Germany- there's a stamp on the bottom of the pots(difficult to see in the picture though). Would 100% recommend this product!
5.0 out of 5 stars
Fantastic little pots!
Reviewed in the United States on October 5, 2017
After reading the comments, I was hesitant to buy these pots but so glad I did! They were packed really well with packing popcorn and newspaper, and all 5 pots arrived fully intact-- no chips or cracks. They are made in Germany- there's a stamp on the bottom of the pots(difficult to see in the picture though). Would 100% recommend this product!