Root trainers?

adewilliams · January 29, 2017

I've been looking into some new ways to start my flower seeds and came across root trainers for my sweet peas. The point is promote deep root growth. I'm thinking of using them for my tomatoes as well. Has anyone ever done this? Thoughts?

Gardeneer · January 29, 2017

I think If you dig a big, deep planting hole and add/mix in granular nutrients/ferts at the very bottom section and DO NOT feed/water them from the top , the roots should dig in deeper in search of food and moisture and eventually will get where the nutrient are. The opposit is lazy training. When you fertilize and water shallow, then the roots will have no incentive to grow deep. JMO.

BettaPonic · January 30, 2017

I have read they are made out of cheap plastic.

January 29, 2017	#1
adewilliams Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 87	Root trainers? I've been looking into some new ways to start my flower seeds and came across root trainers for my sweet peas. The point is promote deep root growth. I'm thinking of using them for my tomatoes as well. Has anyone ever done this? Thoughts?

January 29, 2017	#2
Gardeneer Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: NC - zone 8a - heat zone 7 Posts: 4,919	I think If you dig a big, deep planting hole and add/mix in granular nutrients/ferts at the very bottom section and DO NOT feed/water them from the top , the roots should dig in deeper in search of food and moisture and eventually will get where the nutrient are. The opposit is lazy training. When you fertilize and water shallow, then the roots will have no incentive to grow deep. JMO. __________________ Gardeneer Happy Gardening !

January 30, 2017	#3
BettaPonic Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: NOVA Posts: 114	I have read they are made out of cheap plastic. __________________ Big Tomato Fan, mostly grow Tomatoes from cuttings, all Tomatoes are grown in Coco Coir/Grow stone. I love Air Pruning.