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Old 06-17-2018, 07:23 AM   #2 (permalink)
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Default Re: Root Development

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Originally Posted by zfallon84 View Post
Hey all,

I just wanted to know if any of you folks had any certain method to enable root
growth. If so, will you share your methods? I am currently growing small pups in fabric and plastic containers. I'm making this post because I couldn't find general info on this topic through the search bar. (Maybe I'm not using particular key words?)

Thanks for any pro-tips!
Zach.

I use plastic landscape containers.
There are all kinds of way to boost faster root development.
Do a search on soilless mixs containing mycorrhizae and related products.
There are many on the market and some can be found at big box stores

For me I find using a light and airy home made perlite and peatmoss mix a good starting foundation in containers and you can build to that with other soil amendments
For a starter fertilizer I had picked up some Espoma Organic Garden fertilizer to mix in the soil as a kicker.
I have found many folks has their own special technique that works for them
Heavy fertilization is not good for root development of small plants .

Check out this link and browse some of the other plant albums you might be able to take away something that might help
Container mix

Youtube offers a few good how to videos just pick and choose what is good for you. Keywords root development.
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