TIMM ENTERPRISES LTD.
Wholesale supplies and equipment for the horticulture industry since 1962
Ercole Air Pruning Containers
ERCOLE pots have been specially designed and rigorously tested for air pruning. The ribbed sides further prevent root circling, directing the roots towards the openings.
- Allows the root system to develop more quickly, decreasing production time needed
- Improves air circulation to the roots
- Extra drainage holes and channels on the bottom of the pot prevent root rot
- Keeps the root system healthier, resulting in healthier plants
- Prevents spiraling of roots, increasing stability of the tree when planted
- Encourages more fibrous roots, increasing survivability and reducing transplant stress
- Made from high density polyethylene
- Flexible plastic reduces cracking from handling/cold temperatures
- Available in many sizes from 0.3 US gallon to 23.8 US gallon (actual capacities)
- UV stabilized
- Recyclable
- Reusable
| Model | Outer Diam. | Inner Diam. | Height | Usable Diam. | Litre | U.S. Gallon | Approx. Skid Qty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SP14 | 5.5" (14 cm) | 5.1" (13 cm) | 6.3" (16 cm) | 3.9" (10 cm) | 1.3 | 0.3 | 2400/4800 |
| SP16 | 6.5" (16.5 cm) | 5.9" (15 cm | 5.7" (14.5 cm) | 5.1" (13 cm) | 2 | 0.5 | 4320 |
| SP19 | 7.5" (19 cm) | 7.1" (18 cm) | 6.9" (17.5 cm) | 5.9" (15 cm) | 3 | 0.8 | 2880 |
| SP23 | 9.1" (23 cm) | 8.3" (21 cm) | 7.9" (20 cm) | 6.7" (17 cm) | 5 | 1.3 | 2000 |
| SP26 | 10.2" (26 cm) | 9.4" (24 cm) | 8.7" (22 cm) | 7.9" (20 cm) | 7.5 | 2 | 1100 |
| SP28 | 11.2" (28.5 cm) | 10.4" (26.5 cm) | 9.4" (24 cm) | 8.5" (21.5 cm) | 9.5 | 2.5 | 960 |
| SP30 | 12" (30.5 cm) | 11" (28 cm) | 10.4" (26.5 cm) | 8.9" (22.5 cm) | 12 | 3.2 | 600 |
| SP33 | 13" (33 cm) | 12" (30.5 cm) | 11.4" (29 cm) | 10.2" (26 cm) | 20 | 5.3 | 630 |
| SP37 | 14.8" (37.5 cm) | 13.6" (34.5 cm) | 12.6" (32 cm) | 11.4" (29 cm) | 25 | 6.6 | 720 |
| SP42 | 16.5" (42 cm) | 15" (38 cm) | 14.2" (36 cm) | 12.6" (32 cm) | 35 | 9.2 | 450 |
| SP50 | 19.7" (50 cm) | 18.1" (46 cm) | 15.4" (39 cm) | 15" (38 cm) | 50 | 13.2 | 220 |
| SP55 | 21.7" (55 cm) | 19.7" (50 cm) | 17.7" (45 cm) | 16.1" (41 cm) | 70 | 18.5 | 140 |
| SP60 | 23.6" (60 cm) | 22.4" (57 cm) | 18.1" (46 cm) | 17.7" (45 cm) | 90 | 23.8 | 140 |
Comments from satisfied customers:
... We tested for over two years and in the end, we were absolutely convinced that the Ercole pot was the only one we would use...
...we are pleased regarding the sturdiness and durability of it as we have moved into a mechanized system of loading and off-loading on our potting lines....
...By using this pot, we have aided the survivability of the plants...
...we see great results in rooting out, and a proper root system achieved in a timely manner for our sales....
...a natural way of root pruning for better promotion of new roots, which in turn gives the root system a better ability to pull in moisture and nutrient value to the tree....
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