I don't know about shape being an issue but root bound is a problem. Probably 1000% more important to not let your plants get root bound than anything else… Size of container based on plant sensitivity is important also for me I'm giving big pots for melons and cucumbers because they really don't like being root bound or transplanted combined it's fatal.
Thank you for explaining this concept. I just learned about air pruning and now hole geometry. There is a lot more to gardening then just sticking seeds in the ground.
Yes, I've had those problems and i now just start the seeds in pots and transplant into the garden when they get their first set of true leaves. Then i reuse the pots for a second, third and more sowing which also staggers the harvest.
You could probably crease a round pot at the base to somewhat create facets and maybe heat it with a lighter to make it better hold the shape. Interesting video!
I’ve planted roughly 20,000 trees in my city on people’s lawns. 10-15 feet tall. Every hole was a square. Dug with a backhoe. We had about a 99% success rate
I invested in a soil plug maker last year. It was great. I could start seeds for ones that don’t like root disturbance. I just used it for carrots since it came in later than I expected. I’ll use it more this season
Well, well, who woulda thunk it? I bought square pots because they fit better into my shelf system, and now I find that they are better than round. Happy circumstance!
My husband gifted me two blueberry plants last year in round containers. Can they be root trimmed and trained so they will do well planted in the ground?
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Wow thank you…very informative
Is there some study showing this is true? All I can find are random facebook posts and an alibaba listing.
Thank you for this!
I've seen some square Solo cups. I'll be picking them up😉
Interesting!
What do you think about newspaper or egg cartons to start seeds in
Very interesting. I've used square pot for years only because I hate wasted space. I would like to learn more about root pruning
Thanks! I'll definitely do that when I start the second half of my orchard.
Would you recommend the square container for indoor plants too? Not just veggies/flowers..but like monstera/ philodendron etc
Yes root pruning very good subject
I appreciate this knowledge!
I don't know about shape being an issue but root bound is a problem.
Probably 1000% more important to not let your plants get root bound than anything else…
Size of container based on plant sensitivity is important also for me I'm giving big pots for melons and cucumbers because they really don't like being root bound or transplanted combined it's fatal.
We need 1020 lids on MIgardener sells page
YES…Root Pruning Please!
Thank you for this information. Please do a vid on root pruning. It sounds interesting. ❤
Thank you for explaining this concept. I just learned about air pruning and now hole geometry. There is a lot more to gardening then just sticking seeds in the ground.
Of course we want to know YOUR take on root pruning.
Yes, I've had those problems and i now just start the seeds in pots and transplant into the garden when they get their first set of true leaves. Then i reuse the pots for a second, third and more sowing which also staggers the harvest.
Roots have memory. ❤ I think that is why in school the squares were smarter than me 😅
Yes root pruning. I'm so confused about it!
You could probably crease a round pot at the base to somewhat create facets and maybe heat it with a lighter to make it better hold the shape. Interesting video!
I’ve planted roughly 20,000 trees in my city on people’s lawns. 10-15 feet tall.
Every hole was a square. Dug with a backhoe.
We had about a 99% success rate
This is super helpful and I had no idea
Fascinating. 😄
Root pruning?
Yes, I would like to know more.
I'm anxiously awaiting the arrival of my seeds! Should be here this week. I can't wait!
Luke you are such a great teacher !! Thank you ! I have learned so much from you. ❤❤ God Bless !!
yes to root pruning
I invested in a soil plug maker last year. It was great. I could start seeds for ones that don’t like root disturbance. I just used it for carrots since it came in later than I expected. I’ll use it more this season
Well, well, who woulda thunk it? I bought square pots because they fit better into my shelf system, and now I find that they are better than round. Happy circumstance!
Yes, I would like info on root prunning!
I would love more videos on root care.
@Luke
So what you're saying is that squares do better than the well-rounded ones huh???? 🙂
My husband gifted me two blueberry plants last year in round containers. Can they be root trimmed and trained so they will do well planted in the ground?
Yes! Root pruning tutorial! YAY 😊😁
Oh , whatever. "Handsome haircut" guy over here. get a load of this guy
Yes! Root pruning!!! ❤❤❤
Please make a video on ROOT PRUNING! Thanks
Yes indeed, root pruning very good idea…
Oh yes Luke! I would love to learn about root pruning please!
Does the same apply to flowers such as hibiscus? (Square seed cells vs round)
This was so interesting. Learning is fun. Its like having a light bulb moment! ❤ Root pruning? Yes please. 😊