Low Maintenance Deep Sherwood Rootrainers

Low Maintenance Deep (Sherwood) Rootrainers

Deep (Sherwood) Rootrainers are made up of deep seed trays, divided into separate segments known as "books". They are unique because they open up like a book, for easy inspection and easy transplanting.

This Low Maintenance Pack will cut down on watering, with the addition of the water retaining capillary matting sheet supplied. An additional clear lid per tray is also included which boxes the tray frame in.

The workhorse of the Rootrainer range - suitable for nearly all plants, trees, shrubs, herbaceous, fruit and vegetables; especially those that have deep fast growing roots such as sweet peas, beans etc.

Each pack contains: 1 holding tray, 8 books, a matting sheet and 2 clear propagating lids.

Also available: Original Tray Packs.

Rapid Rootrainers - open to reveal root systems

Deep Rootrainers - Tray and Reusable Cells

Rapid Rootrainers - compared to Deep Rootrainers

$The main root grows straight down the grooved cell towards the large\n drainage opening at the bottom.$

The root tip makes contact with the air and dies off.

The plant then compensates by producing new root growth, with no root balls.

Trade Information

Rootrainers have unique design features, and are not just another propagator cell system. Rootrainers provide the prefect start for all seeds, seedlings, plugs & cuttings, especially those that require deep root runs and those that are sensitive to root disturbance.

The only propagation system gardeners ask for by name, Rootrainers encourage vigorous & strong root formation; roots grow Rootrainer openstraight, avoiding root balls and pot bound plants. Opening the Rootrainer up in a book-like fashion allows for easy inspection of moisture levels and root progress, as well as easy removal of the young plants. Rootrainers are available in Compact Rapid, Rapid, Slim, Deep and Maxi versions.

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