THE ADVANTAGES OF BAG ROOTING
·
Avoids extremes
of too wet and too dry
·
Provides what
developing roots want most, humid and warm air spaces
·
Bag method does
not require adding water
o Open containers can be over-watered or catch rain
·
Bags trap the
moisture, heat and humid air inside
o Open containers lose water through evaporation
o When an open container becomes heated in the sun, warm
moist air expands and is expelled
o When a bag is warmed by the sun the moisture that
becomes air-borne condenses on the inside of the bag, harmlessly away from the
cut-end but available to maintain the humidity of the air spaces
WHAT CAN GO WRONG WITH
BAG ROOTING?
·
The rooting media
was prepared with too much water
·
Rain water can
gather and enter at the bonnet unless sealed to prevent this
o The bonnet can be turned down so as to not act as a
funnel
o Tape or extra tight banding can reduce risk of water
entering
·
If the rooting bags are placed directly on a
heating pad the temperature will be too high and kill existing roots
·
The delicate
roots can break away when removing the bag
o It is best to let the roots become crowded before
removing the bag
o Tear the bag at both seams that run vertical to either
side from top to bottom
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