Sowing
Depending on the species of tree, sowing can take place as early as September,
this is to establish a root system as early as possible and the plant can start
to put on shoot growth at the start of spring. During sowing slow release
fertilisers are added to the compost to give the plants a steady supply of
nutrients throughout the year.
Growing
After the seeds have been sown, the Rootrainers are placed on wire staging. In
doing so the emerging roots are air pruned and the amount of finer roots in the
plug are increased, this also gives it its characteristic shape. Water is
supplied by overhead irrigation and is also used to apply fertiliser when needs
arise. During the summer months the plants are placed outside to harden off.
The Result
After 5 - 10 months of ideal growing conditions, plants with balanced and
healthy roots and shoots are produced. These are then graded in to packs with
the root plugs wrapped in protective plastic and then packed in to sturdy boxes
ready to be despatched.
Why use cell grown trees?
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