MY: What customer feedback
have you received that has
been implemented into research and development?
Khanvi: When GeoPot first
started, we noticed that many
customers were unhappy with the
top rim of the fabric container
because it would flop in while it is
being filled or watered. As a result,
we have doubled over the fabric
on the top rim making our pots
more rigid and help them stand up
straight for easy filling and watering without having the top flop in.
branching of desired fibrous feeder roots.
Thus, air pruning results in a healthy more
robust plant that utilizes the entire root
zone for optimum plant growth.
MY: How much oxygen do plants
need to reach optimal growth?
Khanvi: Oxygen is key to diffusing carbon dioxide, caused by the respiration of
root cells and microorganisms, away from
the roots. Roots without adequate access
to oxygen will result in weak plants that
exhibit slow growth and are predisposed
to pests and diseases. GeoPot’s porous
fabric allows air to enter the root zone
from all surfaces of the container. This
aeration provides a healthy environment
for the roots, as well as supports beneficial microorganisms and bacteria.
MY: What products do you
offer and what is unique and
advantageous about each product?
Khanvi: All of the GeoPots are available in
both black and tan color.The tan GeoPots
are very popular in warmer climates because they absorb less radiant heat. GeoPot
also come with the option to add handles
that make moving plants quick and easy.
Our handles are made of durable polypropylene webbings, and are sewn on using a
heavy-duty bonded polyester thread.
GeoPot Transplanter with the Velcro
seam allows the side of the container to
open for easy removal of the root ball of
starter plants. This makes transplanting
quick and easy with the least amount of
transplanting shock.
MY: What makes GeoPot the
“very best fabric container on
the market?”
Khanvi: GeoPot is set apart from other
fabric containers for a variety of reasons. We use a thicker fabric that is very
porous, which ensures a longer life span
for the container while offering all of the
benefits of aeration and air root pruning.
All of our products are stitched using an
extremely strong bonded polyester thread
and our signature quad-stitched side seam
makes GeoPot even more durable, so
they can wash and reused.
MY: Can you let our readers in on
what your company as planned in
R&D for 2012 and beyond?
Khanvi: There is a new product still in
the R&D stage that we are testing out. It
is a triple-layered block-out fabric that is
white on both sides with built-in D-rings
and can be expandable to fit any size
greenhouse. We have decided to develop
this product after many inquiries from
our customers for a breathable block-out
fabric for greenhouses. MY
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