Described herein are biodegradable plant pots comprising an additive such as polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) polyvinyl acetate (PVAC) lime a wax emulsion or a combination thereof. The additives may be incorporated into the biodegradable plant pots during production or impregnated into an additive free biodegradable plant pot. Also described herein are methods and kits for making a biodegradable plant pot.