Air pruning technic

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Porfirio

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Posted 1453697218	Reply with quote #1

Today i was searching on the web and came across a couple of videos on youtube about a root Air pruning technic. Does someone of the people here heard about it or tryed it? It seemed to make some sense but, as i'am beggining with figs and dont have to many figlets to play with, I was affraid to try it on them.So, i'm trying it instead on some cuttings of rosemary that had the roots about 2 inches long and needed to be repoted. I'll see how they have performed when i'll need to repot again in the spring. Thanks and greetings to all. Porfirio __________________ Rio Zone 5 Montreal Canada

figpig_66

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Posted 1453697350	Reply with quote #2

Do you mean air layering? __________________ RICHIE BONI HICKORY LOUISIANA ZONE 8B WARM HUMID WINRERS ARE VERY MILD LOW 20'S BUT WARMS RIGHT UP DURING THE DAY. SUMMER IS EXTREMELY HOT & HUMID 100 degrees 100% humidity fig tree grow like crazy but some split from rain & humidity Wish list. Col de dame blanc Col de rimada Lsu numbered figs

Porfirio

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Posted 1453699673	Reply with quote #3

No I mean root air pruning . The way they were explaining was they get pots full of holes on the walls lined with weedguard tissue in the inside to keep the medium from fallin out .When the roots come in contact with the side walls the air makes the tips dry. Thus getting trimed. It seems to send a signal to the plants to make side roots instead of keeping going in circles with the tap ones. Porfirio __________________ Rio Zone 5 Montreal Canada

figpig_66

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Posted 1453701392	Reply with quote #4

Nice. I have to give that a try. Thanks __________________ RICHIE BONI HICKORY LOUISIANA ZONE 8B WARM HUMID WINRERS ARE VERY MILD LOW 20'S BUT WARMS RIGHT UP DURING THE DAY. SUMMER IS EXTREMELY HOT & HUMID 100 degrees 100% humidity fig tree grow like crazy but some split from rain & humidity Wish list. Col de dame blanc Col de rimada Lsu numbered figs

Jamie0507

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Posted 1453752385	Reply with quote #5

Porfirio & Richie, I have tried these airpots and they work very well, just as described.. You get to see the roots in action through the holes if you make your own pots (instead of paying the higher price for "airpots"). You could just drill some extra 1/4-1/2 inch holes all over the sides of your pots (or just drill a few, still works) and then to prevent soil from falling out you could use coffee filters or drywall tape. Honestly I just premoisten the soil and not much falls out at all without anything.. Give it a try! I think you'll like the results :) PS Ive also used these little dollar store trashcan type items that work perfectly as well. You just have to drill holes in the bottom of those for drainage.. Perfect otherwise :) __________________ Jamie Zone 6A My List of Fig Varieties: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/13MXbhU3b-5Y4bkNSWHVikw6m-vovlHZcBjcsxMwQ7iY Wish list: Col. Littmans, Figoin, Black Tuscan.. And now for my "Hey..A girl has got to have dreams!" wishlist: Sangue Dolce, Montenegro, Rigato del Salento

Dave

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Posted 1453760900	Reply with quote #6

__________________ Connecticut - Zone 6B Wish List - Bordissot negra rimada

drew51

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Posted 1453765390 · Edited	Reply with quote #7

I found it easier just to use fabric bags which also air prune. __________________ Drew Zone 5b/6a Sterling Heights MI

Dave

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Posted 1453766115	Reply with quote #8

Or you could also get this style if you didn't want to make your own __________________ Connecticut - Zone 6B Wish List - Bordissot negra rimada

Porfirio

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Posted 1453774339	Reply with quote #9

thanks to you for the answers. I will be trying it on the figlets this spring. rio __________________ Rio Zone 5 Montreal Canada

Porfirio

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Posted 1453776368	Reply with quote #10

Quote: Originally Posted by drew51 I found it easier just to use fabric bags which also air prune. __________________ Rio Zone 5 Montreal Canada

Porfirio

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Posted 1453776420	Reply with quote #11

Quote: Originally Posted by drew51 I found it easier just to use fabric bags which also air prune. __________________ Rio Zone 5 Montreal Canada

smatthew

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Posted 1453778894	Reply with quote #12

I love my Air Pots. I've got large quantities of the 1L and 3L pots - and they're wonderful. __________________ Blackberry & Fig Farmer in East Bay San Francisco - Sunol. Wanted (4): Emalyn's Purple, IT-258, Pastiliere and Milco Caprifig.

drew51

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Posted 1453780748 · Edited	Reply with quote #13

Quote: Originally Posted by alanmercieca After shipping I got five gallon air pots for $11.74 each, the best brand I know of. So this year I will know how good they do, yet I was impressed by the photos online showing the results, even people who bought them shared results. Like a forest of roots. Drew I was considering the bag ones, yet I was reading that they do not drain as well as the pot version. Edit: I was also reading that the fabric ones have mineral build up problems and the pot ones do not. Well they drain extremely well, kinda of a problem actually. They tend to need to be watered too often. Drying very quickly. I use rainwater so have not really experienced any mineral build up. They do tend to grow algae on them though. Only problem I have had. A five gallon root pouch is 3 dollars. Having so many plants, the price sold me. I certainly could not afford $11.74 for one pot! Really? __________________ Drew Zone 5b/6a Sterling Heights MI

drew51

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Posted 1453793128	Reply with quote #14

They are hard to move, but you can use a dolly, like with a pot. The biggest size I used was 30-35 gallons. They go to 100. I use this brand http://www.greenhousemegastore.com/product/root-pouch-boxer-brown-fabric-pot-longest-lifespan/growing-pouches-and-bags __________________ Drew Zone 5b/6a Sterling Heights MI

Smyfigs

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Posted 1453925178	Reply with quote #15

Quote: Originally Posted by Dave [video]https://youtu.be/ptgJn15TmRM[/video] This is good, Dave! Thanks for posting it! __________________ Meg-Hardiness Zone 10a Looking for... Socorro Blk Wuhan Jolly Tiger Lamperia Preta Herschtetten St. Jean Black Ischia "The best way to show my gratitude is to accept everything, even my problems, with joy." ~ Mother Teresa "Do not pass by a man in need for you may be the hand of God to him." ~Proverbs 3:27~ "He performs wonders that cannot be fathomed, miracles that cannot be counted." ~Job 5:4

drew51

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Posted 1453928151	Reply with quote #16

Quote: Originally Posted by alanmercieca Drew - about how much for the shipping? I can not figure out how to get a shipping estimate, I fill in the e-mail and the zip code and nothing is happening. Press enter! Shipping is a little steep! They sent me the wrong bags last order. I emailed them, they didn't respond, but I got notified by UPS two packages are coming. I guess the right bags, and a package to return the incorrect ones (They sent the gray bags). Check out growing supplies and stuff, good prices if you need any of that stuff. I buy there for seeding trays and domes. I needed some this year. __________________ Drew Zone 5b/6a Sterling Heights MI

drew51

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Posted 1453929058 · Edited

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Not sure what is going on?
I have an order saved from last year, I suppose postage went up, but may give you any idea.
I think they charged me about $8.99 for ten ten gallon bags, on my last order (which I deleted).
In this order the Beldon pots are for 4 lots of 10 pots, so 40 small pots (5 inch). Also 30 fiber pots, which are awesome, they are thick fiber and can be used over and over again, but breath good, great for peppers and tomatoes.

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Shipping Method: UPS Ground

Qty	Item #	Description	Price
5	CN-FL X2NCR-EA	1020 Trays - Standard weight, no holes - each	$7.00
4	CN-BLJS TRC-10	Belden 5" x 5" Jumbo Square Pot - Color: Terra-cotta, 10 each	$18.00
1	CN-IKDHP 606	Deep Inserts, 10/pack - #606, 6 cells/insert, 6 inserts/sheet	$9.00
3	CN-FGP 04R-10	Fiber Grow Pots - 4.25"round x 3.75" tall, 10 per box	$7.50
Subtotal: $41.50

Order Totals

Subtotal: $41.50
Shipping Total: $9.16
Tax Total: $0.00
Grand Total: $50.66

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drew51

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Posted 1453930008	Reply with quote #18

Here's another photo of the pots. Peppers in the foreground, tomatoes in the back. Fish pepper __________________ Drew Zone 5b/6a Sterling Heights MI

Porfirio

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Posted 1453931563	Reply with quote #19

Very healthy looking plants. Drew51 you get a green thumb for sure.Thanks for the nice photos,Wow Rio __________________ Rio Zone 5 Montreal Canada

binbin9

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Posted 1455123549	Reply with quote #20

I did an experiment on this last summer. http://seattlegardenfruit.blogspot.com/search?q=air+pruning Air pruning pots definitely have an advantage over the typical pot. __________________ Renton, WA My Seattle Garden Blog \| Fig Addiction WISH LIST: Genovese Nero Rafeds \| UCR 187-25 \| Black Tuscan \| Black Triana \| Jack Lilly \| Barbillone \| St Rita \| Tauro \| Jin Ao Fen \| Lampeira Preto \| Any fig over 100grams =)

Smyfigs

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Posted 1455145680	Reply with quote #21

Quote: Originally Posted by binbin9 I did an experiment on this last summer. http://seattlegardenfruit.blogspot.com/search?q=air+pruning Air pruning pots definitely have an advantage over the typical pot. Great experiment! Air pruning surely helps plants grow better. I'm wondering, where can I buy the type of pots you show on your pictures? __________________ Meg-Hardiness Zone 10a Looking for... Socorro Blk Wuhan Jolly Tiger Lamperia Preta Herschtetten St. Jean Black Ischia "The best way to show my gratitude is to accept everything, even my problems, with joy." ~ Mother Teresa "Do not pass by a man in need for you may be the hand of God to him." ~Proverbs 3:27~ "He performs wonders that cannot be fathomed, miracles that cannot be counted." ~Job 5:4

APORTO

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Posted 1465246493	Reply with quote #22

Hi All, Wanted to share my air-pruning enterprise. I started with a 55 gallon plastic drum with and end cut off. Maybe 40 gallons remaining? A hole saw, a lot of sanding, specialty paint, gaffer's tape, and some homemade straps..... I think it looks pretty good. I hope the little fig likes his new home. __________________ 6B-7A - Woodbridge, CT

Smyfigs

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Posted 1465395846 · Edited	Reply with quote #23

That is a work of art!!! I KNOW how much work it is to drill those holes too!! It looks great! Ps: show us how you added those nice handles!! __________________ Meg-Hardiness Zone 10a Looking for... Socorro Blk Wuhan Jolly Tiger Lamperia Preta Herschtetten St. Jean Black Ischia "The best way to show my gratitude is to accept everything, even my problems, with joy." ~ Mother Teresa "Do not pass by a man in need for you may be the hand of God to him." ~Proverbs 3:27~ "He performs wonders that cannot be fathomed, miracles that cannot be counted." ~Job 5:4

Jodi

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Posted 1465398976	Reply with quote #24

And here we have another amazing twist and improvement in the fig growing techniques. Very cool. ;-) Jodi __________________ In the book the "The Meaning of Trees" it is said the fig regulates the heart and that the true essence of Figs is...food for the soul. Daisy's IBT cuttings will be available in January/February along with a few Lampeira Parda. Wishes for Martinenca Rimada, Black Ischia, I258, CddRoja, Jolly Tiger, Your favorite Figgy! Zone 8a Camp Verde AZ

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