I experimented with air pots this summer and the results were absolutely amazing. I made my own with solo plastic cups with 4 slits cut on the sides and 4 drainage holes on the bottom. Then up to half gallon milk jugs with the same slits and holes. And then into purchased air pots. It’s the way to go.
It's amazing the abundance of knowledge farmers have. I find myself in conversations lasting hours with growers. Every time I walk away with a wealth of knowledge. God bless our growers.
Fascinating. We are binding the feet of our young trees. That they don't just give up is a testament only to the persistence of natural organisms. A pot that guides early roots near the trunk is like a pair of "sensible shoes." Thanks for the photos - really clarifies why early root growth is critical.
Hey man, have you tried this on cannabis yet? I normally do auto flower so I was going to place a germ seed in a 4 inch rockwool cube and and then place it in my final pot to see if I can get similar results. Only question I have is if the bottom of the cube needs plastic or something over it, what’s going to stop the tap root from continuing once put in a 7 gallon pot of coco.
3:44 This is a very good reason to investigate the root structure before planting into the ground or bigger pot. The tangling circling roots will not simply sort itself out. My plant refuses to grow bigger & dying at a gradual pace. After root investigation, it turns out the roots are circling & choking itself to death, it doesnt spread laterally at all. Always check the root structure especially for plants that comes in a small pot. Wash the soil out with gentle spray of water & spread the root manually before planting.
The information presented here is really compelling for me in regards to planting smaller bare root stock. You can clearly see the root structure, adjust and spread it out as you plant the tree. It might take one year for additional roo development, but then with a known good root structure, those trees can really take off. It is great to plant whips that are less than 6' tall, and for some trees, less than 3' tall. I have a catalpa that I planted as a small 3' transplant a little over 4 years ago. That tree is now ~20' tall and has a great structure (of course you have to prune them) as it has great roots and those trees can grow 5' a year.
I have done experiments with different types of pots. I like shallow and wide rootballs. The best results I had with air pots I think is similar to the root pot type that you are mentioning. I totally agree to make a plant grow. Focus on the roots when the roots is good the rest follows.
What are your thoughts about using air pruning beds when people are seeking to grow a high volume of saplings for eco-restoration projects and more specifically Miyawaki pocket-forest projects?
Great stuff - agree, great R&D in this video. Many years ago got a beautiful Japanese Cherry Blossom tree in burlap. Back then in the 80's that what just the way (I think most/all tree types came). Glad to see things change!
great video perfectly informative. slide show videos could learn a lot from this one. with great information clearly laid out a slide show works just fine. the actual tree information in this video is fantastic.
This is my first time enjoying your TH-cam channel. Great work! I’m looking forward to more great content from you. How do I save my fabric-pot potted pear trees from root rot?
What I'm taking away from this video is unless all of my trees were started in one of these root starter containers, I am doomed for failure and there's nothing I can do about it. I've watched many videos--yours, Howard's, and a few others--that show you exposing a tree's rootball saying there is no hope for this tree. Although Howard Garrett is a personal hero of mine, I have trouble believing that every tree planted prior to the advent of the awesome root trainer is destined to die young, and there is nothing that can be done about it. What's the real scoop? How do you fix it?
I would prune the roots and replant if they were planted with the roots circling at all. Just make sure to leave enough good fibrous roots and any good healthy side shoots. Pruning the tap root will prompt more side shoots as well.
Is there some truth to the idea of a square shape hole in the ground is preferable to a round one as the roots doesn’t grow around but penetrates the soil perpendicularly?
Excellent video. Extremely clear and well-presented. Thank you! I learned a lot and can hardly wait to try these principals and the new style of root-enhancing pots.
At 11:54 minute-point you say the special container-grown trees are "far superior to bare-root seedlings grown in the field." Please explain because I find it perplexing that any pot is better than nature.
My poor bougainvillea isn’t forming enough roots from the time I last checked but they are still alive how do I encourage it to form more or better root system?
ok so how about a comparison between a fabric pot and this 'rootmaker' container? Not just that but a 5 gallon bucket with tons of holes drilled in it or some net pots would be far cheaper than your product.
Kyle Lester His key feature is the triangle edges that guide growing roots to holes in the sides for air pruning. others don't have this ability and create swirled roots and slower growth. The science is amazing! it sounds like he has spent many many years developing this system. If i grew trees I would use this.
so, what I'm trying to figure out is if it is better to grow plants in air pruning containers or if it is better to just grow plants in the ground. help?
If you plant them directly in the ground, some will develop a good root system, others less. This system tries to give all the seedlings a better start.
I grow everything in the Root Makers. I live in the desert where it freezes in the winter, 115 in the summer. My water usage for this small farm was out of sight. Plus nothing was really healthy and there were a lot of heat stress related problems. I took the plunge and dug up all my dwarf fruit trees, cut them back and replanted them in the Root Makers. I am so glad I did, everything is now so luscious and healthy and my water usage is about 75% less. I had problems with the Root Makers drying out too fast so I wrapped the outside of the containers with loose weave shade cloth and then set them in those black storage containers with the yellow lid you buy at Home Dept. Not using the lid of course - but now I water them top down and the water that is drain-off either is drawn back into the container or provides humidity as it evaporates. It has been very successful for me. Now I just take 5 gallon Food Grade containers and drill a lot of holes, still wrapping the shade cloth around them and that works great. I was not fond of the black color Root Makers, I feel the white is a better color - a better Vibration, plus it is a food grade container - $3.00 at Walmart..
@@Elementaldomain Hi Ed, I would like to reduce the amount of watering. Can you send links to the products: "'oose weave shade cloth and then set them in those black storage containers with the yellow lid you buy at Home Dept" AND "5 gallon Food Grade containers and drill a lot of holes, still wrapping the shade cloth around them and that works great. I was not fond of the black color Root Makers, I feel the white is a better color - a better Vibration, plus it is a food grade container - $3.00 at Walmart" You can also send pictures to WendyWard700@gmail.com
Is this method why White Oak family of trees that produce long taproot can be transplanted into landscapes today, since as a tree historian I noticed settlers a century ago only installed Red Oak family line? _As a traditionalist that plants Oak seeds right on sight for no future transplanting problems in say 300 years, I can't wait to try your invention/product._
+Scott Carlini - Could it be that acorns from the group known as the red oaks keep better? Acorns were a valuable source of food for humans and livestock, but the acorns from the white oaks don't keep well, and tend to sprout soon after ripening. Acorns from red oaks have more tannins, but it is easy to soak the acorn meal and pour off the tannins, which have many uses, including tanning hides, so what some would think of as a disadvantage was actually an advantage.
The ones made out of a "net" would make great liners for the plastic barrels I cut and drilled lots of 4-inch holes in. Not for trees, but strawberries. Was looking for something that would air prune the roots if they hit the edge.
+checkitout3518 - Interesting question. Daylilies are not trees, of course, and unlike trees they produce thick (and edible) roots that store energy for the plant, along with the fine 'feeder' roots. Let us know if you try growing daylilies in an air-pruning type pot, and what the results are!
oh so interesting roots dont girdle other roots they graft to them. this is why they tell you to to not bury your tree deeper than the surrounding soil keep the trunk above ground.
I still dont understand why standard round or square pots are still predominantly used these days, we’ve know about this for so long, like this was 11 years ago! Like where are all of the good root developing pots!
I agree this video has some great content. But be careful! This is still advertising disguised as an instructional. The title is misleading and should mention the name of the brand and the product. The brand should be in the beginning and the end of the video as well. It's very dangerous to mix these two things together as people let their guard down and end up buying a product without even thinking twice.
I've been reading a lot about growing pots in fabric bags or pots with large holes in, lined with fabric, and I was thinking about having a go with this myself but then I remembered something I read somewhere about growing plants in transparent pots having the same effect. Cannot remember where I read this, but I found this link gardening.stackexchange.com/questions/731/is-it-ok-to-grow-plants-in-clear-transparent-pots (see the answer from Mr Compost about 4th one down when I looked). Seems a lot easier than using fabric pots. Anyone else got any info on this?
hi Kate, Did you wind up trying the transparent pot? I’m curious to hear about your success or other. My first instinct with your question is that it would not have the same effect because there wouldn’t be any air pruning occurring. However I do wonder, based on the other reply, if heat could make up for that. If the root tips are dehydrated due to increased heat, this should lead to the same end: thicker root system with lots of lateral feeders. However I wonder, would the roots actually get hotter in a transparent pot? Wouldn’t it be a *darker* pot that leads to higher heat? Seems like a silly conundrum for those who don’t want the best out of their plants, but this does strike me as a plausible concept with practical implications for my own tree-growing interests. I’m definitely going to look into it tomorrow. Sleep first. Sorry for long comment!!! Goodnight hehe
Mahadev They're sold under the name Root Builder and Root Maker, if that's what you were wondering... Don't know if that helps, but great growing in your future to you!
I did enjoy the video. The information was interesting... The problem with this video is that he deliberately gives the impression of an academic presentation and then sucker punches you with the "buy my product" pitch every so often. You can do one, or the other, but intermingling the two leaves a bad taste in the mouth. NOT a good business practice. You're either and expert with an academic opinion, or a sales rep. For all those who aren't too bright, the reason is because a salesperson obviously has a bias and conflict of interest. We assume an academic expert on a topic is unbiased. That's why mixing the two is VERY OFF-PUTTING (as others have mentioned).
stupid fuck, it's all made to sell the product and supporting it by proven experience should allow customers to make up their minds easier not be turned off like your dumb ass suggests. smdh
There are many years of hard work, research, and observations compiled into this video. Huge thanks to whoever did all this!
Dr. Carl Whitcomb
The root autopsies are very compelling. Thank you for showing them, it makes the difference so clear.
I experimented with air pots this summer and the results were absolutely amazing. I made my own with solo plastic cups with 4 slits cut on the sides and 4 drainage holes on the bottom. Then up to half gallon milk jugs with the same slits and holes. And then into purchased air pots. It’s the way to go.
It's amazing the abundance of knowledge farmers have. I find myself in conversations lasting hours with growers. Every time I walk away with a wealth of knowledge. God bless our growers.
All About Boxing I’m amazed how much I have had to learn to grow fruit trees.
I dont think must people really understand the YEARS of work that went into this research.... WELL DONE !!!!
This video is a real eye-opener. Fascinating, and explains why some of the trees I planted are only getting going slowly.
Fascinating. We are binding the feet of our young trees. That they don't just give up is a testament only to the persistence of natural organisms. A pot that guides early roots near the trunk is like a pair of "sensible shoes." Thanks for the photos - really clarifies why early root growth is critical.
Bigger&better the roots, bigger&better the fruits! Love all the knowledge good Sir! ✌️
Hey man, have you tried this on cannabis yet? I normally do auto flower so I was going to place a germ seed in a 4 inch rockwool cube and and then place it in my final pot to see if I can get similar results. Only question I have is if the bottom of the cube needs plastic or something over it, what’s going to stop the tap root from continuing once put in a 7 gallon pot of coco.
@@run572 How did the experiment go for you?
3:44 This is a very good reason to investigate the root structure before planting into the ground or bigger pot. The tangling circling roots will not simply sort itself out.
My plant refuses to grow bigger & dying at a gradual pace. After root investigation, it turns out the roots are circling & choking itself to death, it doesnt spread laterally at all.
Always check the root structure especially for plants that comes in a small pot.
Wash the soil out with gentle spray of water & spread the root manually before planting.
Thank you! I've learned more about root development from this one video than from a thousand other videos. Great work!
The information presented here is really compelling for me in regards to planting smaller bare root stock. You can clearly see the root structure, adjust and spread it out as you plant the tree. It might take one year for additional roo development, but then with a known good root structure, those trees can really take off. It is great to plant whips that are less than 6' tall, and for some trees, less than 3' tall. I have a catalpa that I planted as a small 3' transplant a little over 4 years ago. That tree is now ~20' tall and has a great structure (of course you have to prune them) as it has great roots and those trees can grow 5' a year.
I so appreciate all of the thought, education and time that was put in to create this video. Thank you!
"This plant is worthless"
I don't know why, but that line cracked me up every time.
BeekersSqueakers this video is awesome
Me too I burst out laughing at that unexpectedly hahahahahah
This is what those air pots are GREAT for.
not so much indoor gardening using annuals.....
Good job Mr. Rootmaker man, your years of research will help many tree enthusiast with growing
I have done experiments with different types of pots. I like shallow and wide rootballs. The best results I had with air pots I think is similar to the root pot type that you are mentioning. I totally agree to make a plant grow. Focus on the roots when the roots is good the rest follows.
This is an amazing video! Thank you, thank you very much! I’ve learnt a ton about how I can improve my container gardening.
Nice
What about mycorhizzal fungi in roots, do you use them?
OMG that closing statement was savage!
What are your thoughts about using air pruning beds when people are seeking to grow a high volume of saplings for eco-restoration projects and more specifically Miyawaki pocket-forest projects?
Great stuff - agree, great R&D in this video. Many years ago got a beautiful Japanese Cherry Blossom tree in burlap. Back then in the 80's that what just the way (I think most/all tree types came). Glad to see things change!
great video perfectly informative. slide show videos could learn a lot from this one. with great information clearly laid out a slide show works just fine. the actual tree information in this video is fantastic.
man, you know your roots systems! Good work!
This video has sold me on smart pots thank you good sir
This is an amazing amount of information. Thank you for the hard work.
This is my first time enjoying your TH-cam channel. Great work! I’m looking forward to more great content from you. How do I save my fabric-pot potted pear trees from root rot?
This is a great video, learning everyday 👌🏾
Roots is one of the most important aspects in Bonsai... Nebari.
Yes. Bonsai are kept rootbound. That's the whole trick.
A bonsai that is rootbound will not be a healthy bonsai for long.. You must prune roots regulary. Nebari is Root Surface, something else.
Very informative video. Thank you
Thanks for taking your time to do this vid.
What I'm taking away from this video is unless all of my trees were started in one of these root starter containers, I am doomed for failure and there's nothing I can do about it.
I've watched many videos--yours, Howard's, and a few others--that show you exposing a tree's rootball saying there is no hope for this tree.
Although Howard Garrett is a personal hero of mine, I have trouble believing that every tree planted prior to the advent of the awesome root trainer is destined to die young, and there is nothing that can be done about it. What's the real scoop? How do you fix it?
I would prune the roots and replant if they were planted with the roots circling at all. Just make sure to leave enough good fibrous roots and any good healthy side shoots. Pruning the tap root will prompt more side shoots as well.
@@--MOONCAT-- Cut with scissors?
Is there some truth to the idea of a square shape hole in the ground is preferable to a round one as the roots doesn’t grow around but penetrates the soil perpendicularly?
This is so simple and yet so amazing.
Excellent video. Extremely clear and well-presented. Thank you! I learned a lot and can hardly wait to try these principals and the new style of root-enhancing pots.
In my plant primary roots not growing ,what micronutrient is responsible ,plz suggest
are they really more stable compared to a deeper root system?
Are there any cross species root graphs?
Wow. Truly impressive work.
At 11:54 minute-point you say the special container-grown trees are "far superior to bare-root seedlings grown in the field." Please explain because I find it perplexing that any pot is better than nature.
I think it's because they cut the roots to sell them.
nature did not allow for transplanting. more active root tips; increased surface area; higher thrivability.
Very informative, thank you.
Thank you for this wonderful information
My poor bougainvillea isn’t forming enough roots from the time I last checked but they are still alive how do I encourage it to form more or better root system?
Thanks for sharing. I've learned so much more about tree roots.
Very informative, thank you, nice video.
awesome video!!!
ok so how about a comparison between a fabric pot and this 'rootmaker' container? Not just that but a 5 gallon bucket with tons of holes drilled in it or some net pots would be far cheaper than your product.
Kyle Lester What about burlap bags?
***** What is that noticeable difference that's worth doing? Watering habits?
Kyle Lester His key feature is the triangle edges that guide growing roots to holes in the sides for air pruning. others don't have this ability and create swirled roots and slower growth. The science is amazing! it sounds like he has spent many many years developing this system. If i grew trees I would use this.
I grow plumeria using 5 gallon buckets with holes drilled in them, then I line the bucket with a paint strainer, it works great.
@@JSharp619 I spread the bucket with a filter for painting?
So,why is the Root showing? Did the cut the side of the land?
"This plant is worthless" it made me feel bad for the plant
iv had plants i thought were good but now i realise how much better they could have been
so, what I'm trying to figure out is if it is better to grow plants in air pruning containers or if it is better to just grow plants in the ground. help?
If you plant them directly in the ground, some will develop a good root system, others less. This system tries to give all the seedlings a better start.
I grow everything in the Root Makers. I live in the desert where it freezes in the winter, 115 in the summer. My water usage for this small farm was out of sight. Plus nothing was really healthy and there were a lot of heat stress related problems. I took the plunge and dug up all my dwarf fruit trees, cut them back and replanted them in the Root Makers. I am so glad I did, everything is now so luscious and healthy and my water usage is about 75% less. I had problems with the Root Makers drying out too fast so I wrapped the outside of the containers with loose weave shade cloth and then set them in those black storage containers with the yellow lid you buy at Home Dept. Not using the lid of course - but now I water them top down and the water that is drain-off either is drawn back into the container or provides humidity as it evaporates. It has been very successful for me. Now I just take 5 gallon Food Grade containers and drill a lot of holes, still wrapping the shade cloth around them and that works great. I was not fond of the black color Root Makers, I feel the white is a better color - a better Vibration, plus it is a food grade container - $3.00 at Walmart..
@@Elementaldomain Hi Ed, I would like to reduce the amount of watering. Can you send links to the products: "'oose weave shade cloth and then set them in those black storage containers with the yellow lid you buy at Home Dept" AND "5 gallon Food Grade containers and drill a lot of holes, still wrapping the shade cloth around them and that works great. I was not fond of the black color Root Makers, I feel the white is a better color - a better Vibration, plus it is a food grade container - $3.00 at Walmart" You can also send pictures to WendyWard700@gmail.com
@@Elementaldomain Are you wrapping shading fabric around the outside of the pot? Or just above where the ground is?
Around the outside of the pot, fastened with mini zip ties
Great extremely details, that others leave out!
Is this method why White Oak family of trees that produce long taproot can be transplanted into landscapes today, since as a tree historian I noticed settlers a century ago only installed Red Oak family line? _As a traditionalist that plants Oak seeds right on sight for no future transplanting problems in say 300 years, I can't wait to try your invention/product._
+Scott Carlini - Could it be that acorns from the group known as the red oaks keep better? Acorns were a valuable source of food for humans and livestock, but the acorns from the white oaks don't keep well, and tend to sprout soon after ripening. Acorns from red oaks have more tannins, but it is easy to soak the acorn meal and pour off the tannins, which have many uses, including tanning hides, so what some would think of as a disadvantage was actually an advantage.
This is no quantum physics, why is there no root system theory on youtube -.-
Would it be beneficial to transplant temporarily after burlap,before final spot to plant?
I would say so. Also pruning the roots before replanting to stimulate more side shoots is a good idea.
Excellent info! I have some trees coming in them root trapper bags.
Reading a tad fast. And GREAT background "music".
Do these rules apply to cannabis?
Great video. Thank you👍
The ones made out of a "net" would make great liners for the plastic barrels I cut and drilled lots of 4-inch holes in. Not for trees, but strawberries. Was looking for something that would air prune the roots if they hit the edge.
DOES THIS WORK FOR DAYLILIES?
+checkitout3518 - Interesting question. Daylilies are not trees, of course, and unlike trees they produce thick (and edible) roots that store energy for the plant, along with the fine 'feeder' roots. Let us know if you try growing daylilies in an air-pruning type pot, and what the results are!
Very interesting and informative.
An excellent video thank you so much.
Yeah that root was "shwollen".
oh so interesting roots dont girdle other roots they graft to them. this is why they tell you to to not bury your tree deeper than the surrounding soil keep the trunk above ground.
Good video 📸
It's a pitty there is no full sequence of one or more species, but separate stages of different species
Awesome video.
I still dont understand why standard round or square pots are still predominantly used these days, we’ve know about this for so long, like this was 11 years ago! Like where are all of the good root developing pots!
Fabric pots.
@ yeah they are nice for root development i use them outdoors but they arn’t my favourite for indoor growing
Most of the mix was worshed away
I agree this video has some great content. But be careful! This is still advertising disguised as an instructional.
The title is misleading and should mention the name of the brand and the product. The brand should be in the beginning and the end of the video as well.
It's very dangerous to mix these two things together as people let their guard down and end up buying a product without even thinking twice.
It quite clearly says in the description under the video that it is a "Presentation" by the creator and manufacturer of this product.
dangerous education?
confused about left or right. who's left, my left?
Tappin roots!
Bravo!
Excellence in video education.
Really interesting thanks!
I've been reading a lot about growing pots in fabric bags or pots with large holes in, lined with fabric, and I was thinking about having a go with this myself but then I remembered something I read somewhere about growing plants in transparent pots having the same effect. Cannot remember where I read this, but I found this link gardening.stackexchange.com/questions/731/is-it-ok-to-grow-plants-in-clear-transparent-pots
(see the answer from Mr Compost about 4th one down when I looked). Seems a lot easier than using fabric pots. Anyone else got any info on this?
+kate strouts My first thought would be that the roots would cook from the increased temp.
hi Kate,
Did you wind up trying the transparent pot? I’m curious to hear about your success or other. My first instinct with your question is that it would not have the same effect because there wouldn’t be any air pruning occurring. However I do wonder, based on the other reply, if heat could make up for that. If the root tips are dehydrated due to increased heat, this should lead to the same end: thicker root system with lots of lateral feeders.
However I wonder, would the roots actually get hotter in a transparent pot? Wouldn’t it be a *darker* pot that leads to higher heat?
Seems like a silly conundrum for those who don’t want the best out of their plants, but this does strike me as a plausible concept with practical implications for my own tree-growing interests. I’m definitely going to look into it tomorrow. Sleep first. Sorry for long comment!!! Goodnight hehe
Very good. Thanks.
Very informative video.
thanks a lot for sharing amazing
Thank You
좋은정보 감사합니다
Thank you!
anyone tell what is the net result , what video wants to convey ultimately
Thank you!!
what a soothing accent... but how did I get here
Thanks
Impressive
Nice
good
"Reciprients"
empirical!
Wow. 🤯
indorsed information
trees..... im tring to grow weed!
john doe This is a good example of what Air pots are good for.
Meaning they are NOT good for.... "Weed"
ok just watched the whole vid. hell yea that shit will work for weed! the bigger the roots the bigger the fruits!
+john doe Best comment hands down, also this would kinda apply, stopping root encircling.
is weed grown perennially or annually?
mostly annually for buds, dies after harvest
Root = Raiz
wow!
you are selling something here. I can see defects ; there is no subject, title and aim here.
Mahadev They're sold under the name Root Builder and Root Maker, if that's what you were wondering... Don't know if that helps, but great growing in your future to you!
I did enjoy the video. The information was interesting...
The problem with this video is that he deliberately gives the impression of an academic presentation and then sucker punches you with the "buy my product" pitch every so often. You can do one, or the other, but intermingling the two leaves a bad taste in the mouth. NOT a good business practice. You're either and expert with an academic opinion, or a sales rep. For all those who aren't too bright, the reason is because a salesperson obviously has a bias and conflict of interest. We assume an academic expert on a topic is unbiased. That's why mixing the two is VERY OFF-PUTTING (as others have mentioned).
stupid fuck, it's all made to sell the product and supporting it by proven experience should allow customers to make up their minds easier not be turned off like your dumb ass suggests. smdh
noice