GrowClear.

For everyday growers

Grow something.
Skip the guesswork.

Clear answers for your pots, plants and seedlings. Less fuss. Fewer things to buy. More confidence to grow.

Try “watering”, “seedlings” or “pots”

Herbs and leafy vegetables in simple pots on a small apartment balcony
Small space. A good place to start.

What would you like to do?

Grow in a small space

Choose a pot, a growing mix and a plant for your space.

Container growing

Start from seed

Plan your sowing window and take seedlings through the next stages.

Seed starting

Make watering easier

Check what your pots need and plan for time away.

Watering guides

A useful next step, this season

Choose your season. Local weather and frost dates matter more than the calendar.

Check your containers

Start with drainage, then review watering as conditions change.

Check drainage

Find an answer

Watering

Do my pots need water today?

Check the growing mix before reaching for the watering can.

Read guideSeed starting

When should I start seeds indoors?

Use your seed packet and a locally suitable planting date.

Read guideContainer growing

Can I use garden soil in a pot?

Read the intended-use label on the bag.

Read guideSeed starting

Why are my seedlings tall and thin?

Start with light, then check the rest of your setup.

Read guideWatering

How can I care for pots while I am away?

Plan care before departure.

Read guideContainer growing

How do I choose the right size pot?

Match the container to the plant first.

Read guide

Buy less. Choose better.

Start with what you already have.

Compare pots, growing mix and seed containers by the job they need to do. A useful decision can be to keep what works.

Explore buying guides
Four practical comparisons
  • Plastic or terracotta
  • Growing mix for your purpose
  • Reservoir or ordinary pot
  • Seed trays or individual pots

A bit of help. Completely free.

Container volume calculator

Estimate litres or US gallons from internal dimensions.

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Seed-starting date planner

Work backwards from your planting date and packet timing.

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