FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)

Product Information of Paper Pot System

How to assemble a paper pot transplanter?

Assembling a paper pot transplanter is quite easy and simple. We recommend to open the box and lay all the parts on the floor first before starting assembly. All the tools you need are packed in the box. The bolts are pre-fixed at the positions where the bolts must be placed. You just need to remove the bolts first and connect the parts then fasten the bolts again.

How to use Paper Pot System?

Sowing seeds, growing seedlings in Paper Chain Pots and transplant the seedlings in to the ground. If you are going to start Paper Pot System, we recommend to get Complete Starter Kit which includes everything you need. With Complete Starter Kit, it is much easier and convenient to start with.

How many cells are in one paper chain pot?

Each chain pot has 264 cells. Each cell is connected in a chain shape. You can choose from 3 types of planting distances of 5 cm, 10 cm and 15 cm. The commonly used cell trays have 72 holes and 168 holes, so using this chain pot can greatly reduce the space for greenhouse trays.

What happens to the paper pot after planting?

The paper pots are glued together with a water-soluble glue and separate into individual seedlings during transplantation. After transplanting, the paper pot is decomposed into microorganisms and returned to the soil over time.

How to store Paper Chain Pots?

The paper chain pots are wrapped in a soft plastic bag in a box. We recommend to keep paper chain pots in properly controlled conditions and to use as soon as possible to get the best results.

Is it suitable for organic farming?

Confirmation is required with the authority in your country. A special glue is used for the paper chain pots. The components of the paper pot cells and glue are not harmful as they are decomposed by microorganisms and return to the soil over time. Approved for use in Certified Naturally Grown Farms in the USA and Canada.

How efficient is Paper Pot System?

It is 4 to 5 times more efficient than manual transplantation. Since it can be planted at equal interval distances, the whole processes are also improved. You can work while standing, the labor burden is greatly reduced.

Which crop is right for Paper Pot System?

Onion, Green onion, Scallion, Shallot, Flower, Mitsuba, Basil, Coriander, Leek, Garlic, Beet, Spinach, Leaf vegetable, Edamame bean, Celery, Oregano, Cabbage, Broccoli, Cauliflower.

We have exported transplanters to countries all over the world. In addition to the above vegetables, it is also used for planting many seedlings such as local herbs, flowers, and edible flowers.

Which Paper Chain Pot is right for my crop?

Please see the Paper Chain Pot chart in the product page.

How is it different from other transplanters?

The main feature is that seedlings are planted in a honeycomb pot connected in a chain. When you put seedlings grown in a chain pot and pull the transplanter, the chain-shaped paper cells will be disconnected and you can plant one seedling at a time. A large area can be planted in a short time without having to manually supply each seedling. Although it is a manual transplanter that does not require any power sources, it feels like planting with a semi-automatic transplanter.

How many boxes of Paper Chain Pots can be loaded on a pallet?

40 to 50 boxes of Paper Chain Pots.

How many transplanters can be fit on a pallet?

12 units of transplanters.

How many boxes of seeding kits can be loaded on a pallet?

About 8 sets. It depends on the types of tools.

Shipping & Payment

How much the shipping costs?

Shipping costs are included in product prices.
We offer free shipping exclusive for European countries except France.

Can you deliver to my country?

We ship to the following European countries and all EU except France (alphabetical order):
Albania, Andorra, Armenia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Belgium, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Georgia, Germany, Gibraltar, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Iraq, Ireland, Italy, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Montenegro, Netherlands, North Macedonia, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, United Kingdom, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, Uzbekistan.

Is there any additional duty or tax?

You may be charged customs duties, taxes and other charges upon receiving items. These import charges are not included in the price of the goods. The payment of duties and taxes are the responsibility of the receiver.
Please confirm with your country’s customs office to determine what these additional costs will be. These charges will be collected by the delivering freight companies usually when you will receive the items. Please do not confuse them with additional charges from us.

Item	HS Code
Paper Pot Transplanter HP-16	8432.39
Paper Chain Pot	4823.90
Nursery Trays	3923.10
Paper Pot Seeding Kit	3926.90

Harmonized System code

What is the shipping method and how many days will it take to deliver?

We usually ship the items from Japan by FedEx or DHL international delivery. It will take 4 to 12 days to deliver from our warehouse to your address after shipping.

Is it possible to track my luggage?

Yes. We will send you a tracking number after shipping out your order.

How to pay?

Credit Cards, PayPal, Google Pay and Apple Pay are available.
If you prefer bank transfer and your order exceeds 1,000 EURO, please contact us first. Our standard currency is EURO because we are serving to European countries exclusively.

Is there a discount for whole sellers and bulk purchases?

It depends on items and quantities. Please contact us.

Can I return the goods?

We do not accept refund, return or exchange. In case of damage or loss on the arrival of the items, the actual damage cost will be compensated. If you ordered wrong items, we do not accept refund, return or exchange at all after invoicing. In order to avoid any inconvenience, please make sure that the items are correct before you place an order.

I’m a French. Why cannot I purchase through Paper Pot Europe?

There is a distributor Terrateck in France. We respect them and everyone involved. If you are based in France, you can purchase from them.
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