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Step 1: Sow a seed and let it grow

Step 2: Remove the Clamshell from its tray

Step 3: Place the Clamshell in the ground

Step 4: Open and remove the Clamshell

As part of my engineering course ENGR-430 at Iowa State University, my partner Luke Dietrich and I created the Clamshell plant pot. Designed specifically for the agriculture and horticulture industry, this square-shaped pot provides an ideal environment for root growth. It simplifies the process of transplanting seedlings, allowing for easy removal and reusability of the pot. Simply fill the pot with soil, sow your seed, place it in the rack, and wait for your seedling to grow. Once your seedling has reached the desired size, transplanting is a breeze - push the Clamshell into the ground, open it up, and remove it. The seedling will stay in the ground, and the Clamshell can be used again and again, ensuring an efficient and stress-free process.