long tom plant pots Tom's Yard Terracotta 'Long Tom' Pots

long tom plant pots Tom's Yard Terracotta 'Long Tom' PotsThese hand thrown terracotta Long Tom pots are a traditional favourite of gardeners, valued for their depth and versatility. Available in three sizes, they are designed to accommodate plants with long or developing root systems, making them a practical choice for both propagation and mature planting. Thrown by hand from natural terracotta clay, each pot is tall and narrow, providing excellent drainage and encouraging strong, downward root growth. The

These hand-thrown terracotta Long Tom pots are a traditional favourite of gardeners, valued for their depth and versatility. Available in three sizes, they are designed to accommodate plants with long or developing root systems, making them a practical choice for both propagation and mature planting.

Thrown by hand from natural terracotta clay, each pot is tall and narrow, providing excellent drainage and encouraging strong, downward root growth. The breathable nature of terracotta helps regulate moisture and temperature around the roots, creating stable growing conditions throughout the season.

The smallest size is ideal for seedlings, young perennials, and cuttings as roots begin to establish. The medium pot is well suited to herbs, tomatoes, roses, and pelargoniums, while the largest size works beautifully for deep-rooted plants, shrubs, and climbers before planting out or for permanent container growing.

Each pot is individually hand-thrown in England using raw wild clay gathered from the banks of the Humber. This unprocessed alluvial clay gives every piece its rich, natural colour and subtle variation, celebrating the character of the material. No two pots are exactly alike due to the nature of the raw material and the hands-on making process. Read more about this below.