While pulses and grains can be obtained from grocery shops, it remains difficult to find mud for a pot. If the hobby gardener cannot find a supplier for the pot, they can always use containers and bottles in which food products are sold, like pickle, amla, jam and gulkand bottles. These bottles usually have a thin printed plastic cover which can be removed easily with a scissor or knife.
However it can be difficult to find mud for growing the plants, especially for a person living in a flat or under surveillance. The only option will be purchasing a pot with a plant and then reusing the pot and mud when the plant will die. A home made potting mixture can be made using kitchen waste, however it is not very effective for growing plants of all types compared to mud/plants supplied by the plant sellers.