Air Pruning and Grow Bags | Why this is the BEST method of container gardening for MASSIVE HARVESTS!

Learn why air pruning with air pruning pots and grow bags creates the perfect scenario for the most massive root system possible for your vegetables when container gardening. I will teach you about air pruning and also show you how you can make your own air pruning pots and grow bags at home!
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[@BState]

The aeration needs to be all around the pot, not just the bottom. When the side roots will meet the pot walls they will continue to run around the pot walls without side-branching, you need holes all over the pot's walls to avoid that to some extend, although the only correct way to achieve that is to have canal-out protrusions with holes in them for the roots to be 'trained-in', exactly like the original Air-Pot does.

[@TOMMYBITESHOMESTEAD]

Thank you this is what I want to try next time I plant. First yr gardener

[@caderbavahsiddicl6414]

Very interesting and educative... Thank lots brother...

[@ExpeditionHomestead]

Thank you very much! I’m glad you enjoyed. Air pruning is really the way to go 😀

[@silkrose32]

This is really helpful as I am a new gardener from CA and learning these grow bags and air pruning. Thank you!

[@theresa9850]

Thanks a lot for a clear knowledge of how roots of plant growing under ground.

[@tntgraphics]

Just grabbed some airpots last month big difference

[@bryansloesshillshomestead4523]

Great information. Thanks for sharing

[@Juanguaqueta]

I've seen in this article "Effect of Container Design on Plant Growth and Root Deformation of Littleleaf Linden and Field Elm" that the generation of new roots because of air-pruning take enough energy to reduce air plant biomass. So, why did you get more growth in your air-pruning pots? or less air plant biomass is caused only in some species? ... thank you for your videos.

[@robertbizzell6576]

Will the taproot continue growing towards the bottom after the plant has been replanted or the tap rot has been broken? I thought it would turn into a fibrous root system or ball of roots.

[@zigman3105]

No. Each root splits into multiple roots

[@ALUXKIA]

Nice information. Nice job. Thanks. 🌷

[@harrygatto]

If you put a grow bag onto bare ground the roots will grow straight out through the bottom of the bag and into the ground, just like roots often grow through the drainage holes of plastic pots and into the ground. So, for best results the bags would either need to be elevated above the ground or placed on plastic sheet for example. Nevertheless, the concept looks interesting and I have read good things elsewhere so will give it a try. Thanks for the video.

[@michaelbahr7267]

This is great. It's kind of what we do with bonsai trees. Left a like.

[@ro2670]

Those grow bags are cool!! I made grow bags out of scrap pieces of felt for my spider plant pups and a seven inch bag out of an old canvas apron for my philodendron birkin. I’m so pleased with them I’m tempted to repot all of my house plants in some sort of fabric bag either purchased or diy. The plastic cup with the mesh bottom is also a great idea. I’m going to find a reason to try that out too. Maybe I’ll start a small herb garden in some. Thanks for sharing.

[@wasilaahmad4056]

Very cool!

[@joinkansas7819]

Do the DIY pots need to be elevated off the ground/table? Do the grow bags need to sit on a tray that has holes - wondering how the air gets underneath?

[@bluelightnin9819]

Excellent! This kicks ass!

[@mdrubicon]

Great video thank you very much.

[@ExpeditionHomestead]

Thanks for watching!

[@ronniebrace2917]

This a great video! Thanks!

[@michaelmondeau5482]

Helpful explanation of air pruning.thanks!

[@butterfly8470]

GREAT Explanation!!!!!!! thank you

[@sangeet358]

Do these growbags you showed have air pruning facility built in or we should perforate them after buying?

[@gloriajusti407]

Thanks for the info!

[@seymourfishtanks1201]

Interested Too See How Those Ez Swap Pots Work For You This Season!

[@paulbraga4460]

much said in so short a time. just a question - what kind of fabric would be suitable to line the bucket? would like to make our own grow bags for air pruning. actually, those grow back look like they are made of the same materials those eco bags are made of. is that the case? mygreathanks

[@Baltikev]

great video. very helpful.

[@incogneshwari]

Thanks for the vid

[@devbachu7072]

Great can i geow my indoor strawberry plants doing air prune

[@eastcoast4233]

Oh my god I jumped when I realised there was someone standing behind you.

[@johnnyfromindonesia]

Since I saw your lavender video. Is it doable with lavender plant?

[@FUNKYFRESH707]

Earthman!

[@ryancocozza]

Good viddo. Well explained.

[@sandybbeach]

For my DIY air pruning cup, should I put holes up the sides like the many openings of a net cup? Tks! Needed a seedling air pruning solution.

[@keashaneverts4452]

I came across this benefit by complete accident lol. Got a fabric bag from a shopping Centre and grew a couple plants in em. But I would mess around so much with the soil I would constantly expose roots of this 1 specific plant( which I trained to grow on its side. So the roots grew weird )Id only notice the next day or when the rain( it's in the 30l bag....but outside.) Flattens the soil nd the roots got exposed. 1 month later and this things roots have become thicker than the stems of every other plant!! Its far larger and longer than everything else. Never burns or starves like its occasionally tap/rain fed brethren it's insane. I can only imagine what this technique can do with actual nutrition.

[@KrishnaKrishna-kp7ps]

Very nic sir 🇮🇳

[@jamescatlover123]

I think the main point of air pruning pots is the roots can breathe easily

[@annettesereno9617]

I put my dwarf lemon tree into a grow bag I live in az and just not sure how often to water. because they say lemon trees like to dry out but o course it dries out a lot faster here I have put some self watering things to help keep ist some what moist with out being soaked any ideas it is really hot with almost no humid also it had been in a 5 gal container i put in a 10 gal when will i have up grade? thanks

[@truthseekertree]

i was in tempe, so i know. try making a base under each bag, made out of for example, a pot saucer. fill it with material that holds water, such as coco coir. insert a wicking tube made of pvc and water it every week or so, to keep it wet, as this will keep bottom of grow bag moist. just an idea.

[@gagaklumayung7995]

The holes at the bottom of the cups are big, how could they hold the soil. Can anybody explain how cup works? You put it in kiddy pool?

[@shupesmerga4694]

I already saw your 2nd vid and im totally sold but how do you apply this to hydroponics? Prob 1. It's all water, no air. P.s. is aeroponics air prunning and hydroponics at the same time?

[@hussstler786]

I'd order but they don't ship to Canada.

[@Mrsandig]

How much?

[@shamanking5195]

this is new to me and I have a question how does air pruning works for potatoes or carrots ???

[@ExpeditionHomestead]

Good question! Since those are root crops then air pruning would not benefit your harvest in any way. 🌿

[@meeradas1547]

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[@crazysquirrel9425]

So the plant spends all it energy and time trying to grow roots? Also, air pot pruning does not work well in high humidity environments. Yes they do work, but not spectacularly. Been there done that. Massive harvests? Compared to what? I would like to see the difference between in ground beefsteak tomatoes vs air pot beefsteak tomatoes. Data would include how often and how much water, fertilizer needed, fruit quantity, and fruit size/weight.

[@RayMadigan]

Anyone growing fruit trees in bags?

[@ExpeditionHomestead]

I’m growing very small fig tree right now but that’s about it! I have seen a few people growing some citrus varieties in air pruning bags though

[@RayMadigan]

@@ExpeditionHomestead thanks.

[@JANICKGMO_]

Theres another one. Weed