Nurseries
Nursery Bags and Grow Bags Made in Australia by Plastpack (formerly known as Churchill & Coombes)
Plastpack (formerly known as Churchill & Coombes) manufactures nursery bags and grow bags at our Sydney facility for plant nurseries, tree growers, wholesale propagators and horticulture operations across Australia. These are typically large, heavy duty bottom-sealed poly bags built to survive full sun, constant handling and years of outdoor use. Because we extrude our own film and form the bags in house, we can build a bag to your exact size, gauge, colour and venting pattern rather than fitting your plants to a near-enough stock bag. Nurseries buy from us direct because the bag that worked last season is the same bag that arrives this season.
Nursery Bag Features We Manufacture
Growers in the gardening and horticulture industry ask for the same handful of features, and we build all of them into made-to-order runs:
- Anti-slip film: lets filled bags stack on a pallet without sliding off, which matters when bags are moved by forklift and stored outdoors.
- Pin holes for gas venting: release gases that build up in the growing media so the root zone stays healthy.
- Air and drainage holes: let excess water drain and air reach the roots, supporting stronger root development.
- UV-stabilised film: resists cracking and breakdown under Australian sun so bags last through the growing cycle.
- Black or white options: black is the durable general-purpose choice, while white reflects light and blocks it from the root zone where heat or algae control matters.
Black vs White Nursery Bags
The colour choice is not about looks, it is about the root zone. Black nursery bags are the standard for most growing because the film is durable, UV-stable and holds up to long sun exposure across the growing cycle. White bags reflect sunlight rather than absorbing it, which keeps the media cooler and limits light reaching the roots, useful in hot positions or where light-driven algae growth is a problem. Many nurseries run both, matching the colour to the species and the position rather than picking one for the whole yard. If you are not sure which suits your stock, tell us what you grow and where the bags sit, and we will recommend a specification.
Poly Bags and Tubing for Propagation
Beyond planter and grow bags, propagation and potting-up need smaller formats. Our plain poly bags in small, medium and large widths suit seedling raising, tube stock and potting-up work, and our lay flat poly tubing can be cut to length for custom bag making on site. For growers who want the film gauge right for the plant weight and handling, our guide on what thickness you need explains how micron affects durability. Nursery and horticulture operations also draw on our wider agriculture bags range, including manure bags, grape covers, silage wrap and mulch film.
Why Nurseries Buy Direct from the Manufacturer
Most nursery bag suppliers in Australia import finished bags and resell them, so the film grade and size range are set by someone else's catalogue. Plastpack has manufactured plastic bags and film in Sydney since 1928. We extrude our own film and form the bags on site, which gives growers a few things a reseller cannot.
- Custom sizes made to your pot volume and plant, from tube stock through to advanced-tree bags, rather than forcing your stock into a standard size.
- Your choice of features on the one bag: anti-slip, venting, drainage and UV colour combined to suit how you grow.
- Consistent film specification season after season, so a bag that performed last cycle performs the same this cycle.
- Held film stock and fast dispatch Australia wide, with standing orders for nurseries that reorder on a seasonal cycle.
- Samples on request, so you can trial a bag with your media and handling before committing to a bulk run.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are nursery grow bags made from?
Our nursery bags are made from UV-stabilised polyethylene film, extruded and formed at our Sydney facility. The gauge is matched to the bag size and plant weight so the bag holds up to filling, handling and long sun exposure.
Should I use black or white nursery bags?
Black bags are the durable general-purpose choice for most growing. White bags reflect light and keep the root zone cooler, which suits hot positions or where light-driven algae is a concern. Many nurseries run both, matched to the species and position.
Can you make nursery bags with drainage and venting holes?
Yes. We manufacture bags with air holes for water drainage and pin holes for gas venting as part of a custom run. Anti-slip film for pallet stacking can be specified on the same bag.
Do you make custom sizes for tube stock and advanced trees?
Yes. We manufacture to your dimensions, from small tube stock and propagation bags through to large advanced-tree bags. Send us the pot volume or plant size and we will confirm the specification.
Can I buy nursery bags wholesale across Australia?
Yes. Bags are supplied in commercial quantities with delivery Australia wide from our Sydney factory. Standing orders can be arranged for nurseries that reorder on a seasonal cycle.
Order Nursery Bags from an Australian Manufacturer
Order your nursery bags and grow bags from Plastpack (formerly known as Churchill & Coombes) today. Send your bag size, quantity and the features you need via the enquiry form or contact our team, and we will match the right specification to how you grow. Samples are available before volume orders, and custom runs are quoted from your requirements.