Rootrainers provide the best growing system for seeds, plugs and cuttings by way of the deep ribbed cells which help seedlings develop strong, fibrous root systems. The unique open-bottomed design of the cells allow earlier root tips to make contact with the air and die off, which are replaced by fresh young roots. The re-usable cells hinge open to allow easy removal of the plant, with no root disturbance, ready for transplanting. As recommended on BBC Gardeners World, Friday 20th April 2007
• Available in two sizes; Deep (12cm deep, 32 cells), Rapid (8cm deep, 32 cells) • Deep and Rapid Rootrainers consist of 2 trays of 32 cells and 2 clear propagating lids - giving a potential 64 plants • Deep Rootrainers ideal for beans, sweet peas and strawberries and other deep rooting plants • Rapid Rootrainers the choice for salad crops, bedding plants and all annuals not requiring deep rooting space • Re-useable cells simply hinge open to allow the plant to be removed without damaging the roots See our Extra Value Twin packs and save £2
One of Chris Beardshaw's 'Three Little Gems', Daily Mail, 24th February 2007. Chris said "Sowing seeds into training mechanisms is one of the best methods to ensure young seedlings suffer little disturbance during transplanting. This system has a hinge at the base to allow trainers to be reused."
A Complete Potting Unit is an essential piece of greenhouse equipment for the serious gardener, comprising of a potting stand (designed to incorporate the same safety edges as our staging units) a potting top, tidy shelf, compost sieve, storage seat and a compost scoop.
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The Complete Potting Unit is essential potting equipment for the serious greenhouse gardeners. Extra Value Save £7.00 on price when purchased separately
By starting and growing seeds or cuttings in these biodegradable Paper Plant Trays, you’ll be able to split any of the 24 x 60mm square x 60mm deep modules off and plant them directly into the soil without any root disturbance. The trays are manufactured from moulded fibre, produced from recycled paper and plastic carrying bases are also available.
Each tray consists of 24 modules, each measuring 60mm square x 60mm deep • Moulded fibre trays allow direct planting out • Great for plants which hate root disturbance such as courgettes • Chance of root shock when transplanting greatly minimised • Modules completely biodegrade in the soil or on the compost heap • Excellent drainage qualities • Re-usable plastic carrying bases also available • Ensure whole module is buried when planting out • Water plants well when growing in trays and after planting
"These are really useful to start off all your young veg plants. Once you are ready to plant out you can just tear each cell away and plant the whole cell in the ground or another pot without removing the paper and so avoiding root disturbance. The cells measure 50mm (2in) square and there are 24 per tray. Five biodegradeable trays and five plastic trays which support them cost £8.95. Thereafter, you can buy additional packs of biodegradable trays in packs of five..." 'In the Garden Shed, What to Buy' - Kitchen Garden magazine, April 2008