Fabric Pots & Grow Bags: My Thoughts

[@roncatlin7271]

i use grow bags too and i learned a lot the 1st year. i learned to put something in the bottom to keep the water & nutrients from running out when watering or during storms. my family consumes a lot of cultured milk products, yogurt, cottage cheese, dips, etc, so i usually have plenty of various size containers to put in the bottom of my grow bags. i also use coco coir in my soil for my grow bags for wicking & retention. the containers at the bottom of my bags retain the water & nutrients to make available for the plants later. i have even entertained the notion of using disposable pizza pans, disposable dutch oven liners, round cake pans, etc. i have even thought about taking my idea and experimenting with a self-wicking setup. standing water hasn't become a problem for me as of yet and i'm about 5 yrs in and with storms that could easily be called gully washers. my hoa won't let me use any kind of tub utility to set the bags in on the ground because of mosquitos - west nile is very prevalent here - but i could build raised beds as long as they aren't visible from the street and put liners in it for a tub utility as long as it isn't on the ground. my bags are working well so i'm going to leave that project for a future planting season.

[@scubametalhippy]

That's really sound advice, also forgive the message so long after your original comment, I live in Ireland and the ground is petty often wet and it does rain a lot here 😅 would the bag sitting on a dampish lawn be sufficient? Or does it really want that constant standing water. Cheers 👍

[@jeas4980]

Thanks for addressing the grow bags in a video! I live in a zone 7b with very high humidity. So while someone from California may have drying issues...for me here in Southern Virginia in swampy regions, it seems it may be helpful for me to switch. Bottom rot, powdery mildow, wet roots and other fungus growth take out my crops consistently. This might not be the answer for my fruit trees..but its bound to improve my odds on squash, tomatoes and raspberries. Thanks again for the video!

[@RossRaddi]

I agree. It's hard to find the right climate for these.

[@Vosia71]

Yeah that's exactly why I grabbed these. I live in central Texas and it's extremely humid and decently hot out. I just lot two tomatoes due to root rot on the bottom. The top half would just dry out rapidly due to the heat requiring water but the bottom would rot. Hopefully this solves it.

[@TheRealFourFifths]

Perfect in Virginia defeats root rot and all molds for the most part super sweaty humidity isnt an issue with these these breath very well also great for growing flowers and pot in pots 😂 tomatoes use to be destroyed but now no issues also have a greenhouse and my papayas are booming in these bags

[@Randi-h5q]

I would agree too. It would depend a lot on the plant, bag size, soil type and climate. For me, I live in the tropics where it rains 40% of the year, so these grow bags help in preventing too much moisture retention of my Mediterranean herb garden. Heavy mulching can also mitigate some of the excessive drying out issues too.

[@jeas4980]

Been 4 years... I now have over 50 grow bags of various sizes. They hold up really well. I try not to move them too often because they can cause air gaps and root die off stunting growth. They can still promote molds and mildew if their isn't proper airflow around the bags (grouping too closely). But I've really come to love their affordability and versatility and (surprisingly) their longevity!

[@heatherj3030]

I plant my tomatoes and peas in 20 or 25 gallon grow bags. I put the pots inside cement mixing tubs that I got from home depot for $6 or $7. Then I can keep a couple inches of water in the tub so the plants don't dry out in the summer. This has worked great. I've also used a kiddie pool, but I like the cement mixing tubs better because I can keep them in a nice row on the side of my house. They fit perfectly in that flower bed and last much longer than a kiddie pool. I did add vermiculite to the pots to help retain moisture too. Lovely trees! I've been wondering if I could grow trees in the grow bags. Thanks for answering that question.

[@wmluna381]

I added vermiculite and some coir to my bags as well. I definitely water less than I was in frequency and it's been pretty hot here in Michigan (6A) these past few weeks. 80's and 90's F. Mine are on a covered balcony that face E-SE though.

[@carbonbased3098]

the cement mixing tubs are hardier than the kiddie pools too

[@stevekent3991]

The main two benefits of using fabric grow bags are air pruning the roots and wicking water. As you don’t have a wicking system setup, you aren’t benefitting from the constant moisture content. Ideally you need to buy loads of shallow trays and sit the bags in those trays and keep watering the trays. As you have a drip irrigation system going, you can amend your drip irrigation to maintain a minimum water level in the trays. Trays is just one method for fabric grow bag water wicking. As you have a drip irrigation from the top, you are top watering so the roots will stay near the top searching for water. If you use wicking from the bottom, you will have a mass of roots from the bottom up and all around the edges as the fabric will be moist and the bottom half of the soil mix will be moist. I sit my fabric bags in trays which I manually water or allow rain to replenish the water. Whenever I’ve transplanted from a fabric grow bag I’ve never seen a plant WITHOUT an impressive root mass. Get water wicking going from the bottom up and you’ll see a massive difference.

[@13thCP]

This answered all my questions! Trying out grow bags for my tomatoes as the plastic ones cause root issues for me. Thanks for the information!

[@johnnykaldani633]

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[@marstotalchaos4735]

Thx! This is the advice I needed.

[@samjones3546]

Do the lower roots rot when they’re sitting constantly in a puddle of water? I’ve also read from a fig grower that his best experience was with air pruning in SIPs (sun-irrigation planters/ wicking pots).

[@Beencouraged777]

Do you mind providing a link to the trays? Thanks.

[@ezyroller]

Apparently lining the bottom of large fabric pots with 2 or 3 cm of coco coir helps with the drying-out issues. High coco coir content in the soil may also help.

[@Kate_O8]

Try putting the grow bags into a shallow tray or a kiddie pool filled with 3" of water. If the bottom of the bag is sitting in 2"- 3" of water (at all times) then it will allow the plant a constant water supply and the plant will take water when it needs it. That will in turn encourage deeper root system and air prune correctly. Grow bags are wonderful if you use them correctly. You have a great drip system set up for plastic/cement/clay/resin pots, but it's the worst set up for grow bags.

[@davidanderson8469]

I put my growbags in 4" of water and let them draw up what they need. Same deal when I feed them.

[@QuanTran-io4kk]

@@davidanderson8469 can you exchange 4'' of water to liter of gallon because my country doesn't use that sign.

[@happychinami]

@@QuanTran-io4kk 4" is about 10cm

[@CBXrr]

@@QuanTran-io4kk 4" is the water level height. 4" is about 100mm. 1 US gallon is about 3,84L. Hope this helps.

[@cybertones942]

Also great for runoff no waste if the plant takes it back up. I think a lot of my nutrients get washed away when it rains

[@shadowdancer8676]

Thus far I LOVE them. I am very thankful for your video. I DO put my grow bags in a container of sorts , watering them from the bottom. Note , I do not raise trees...but to see that you are raising trees out of them is very encouraging!

[@thrishulh9834]

Lovely idea doing good? How do u manage when it rains

[@koaasst]

i sew up bags out of landscape fabric that fit in 5 gallon buckets with plenty of room on the sides for the bags to breathe (air prune style). in the bottom of the bucket is a 3 inch netcup filled with spaghnum moss that sits on a gutter setup with a float valve. if you are bad at remembering to water, this setup is carefree and grows beautiful tomatoes!

[@WatchwomanOnTheWall-zk9po]

can you explain a bit more in detail please on your landscape fabric/ 5 gal bucket with net pot gutter and float valve? I can't imagine the set up.

[@kiegh]

I'd love to see a picture of this if at all possible

[@nyplantings2420]

I love grow bags! The quality of the clump birch 'dura heat' we have been getting have been very good. We are a rooftop and terrace specialist as well as traditional landscapes. When carrying up stairs etc. these are great. You are right about the handles. I'm so lazy if I could just lift a big 20 or 30 gallon into the planter which is 30" high and drop it in. I didnt know I could leave the bag in? It seemed like these we get are made of something like landscape fabric. Good vid. Tough work, nursery.

[@robind8155]

NY Plantings you can sew your own grow bag using landscape fabric and UV outdoor threads.

[@marcohuang5351]

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[@guangden9071]

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[@kicknadeadcat]

I’m going to try the Lou Monti method. 5 gal fabric pots put them in the ground and in winter cut the roots around the bag and place them in my shed. To keep them moist I plan on putting a plastic bag around them. I also plan to put the plastic bag on during growing season. It worked on my tomatoes to keep them moist. It will also keep to much water from rain to get in.

[@gioknows]

You have a lot of plants and trees. I am very jealous LOL. I am going to experiment with grow bags this year so thanks for this great video. Cheers from Ottawa, Canada.

[@SummeRain783]

gioknows where will you be putting your plants during winter? I am trying to garden from Toronto

[@gioknows]

@@SummeRain783 I have a room in my house I am going to put them all into over the winter. I even have a grow tent in that room with grow lights for my tomatoes. I think I may actually get rid of the grow tent and just but a few more grow lights.

[@fiveleafchocolate9025]

I am also near Ottawa - looking at both fig trees and pawpaw trees this year... let’s see what happens?

[@shanghaimuts]

my blueberries dried out in our grow bags. thank you for raising that. everything else has been fine in them but my blueberries did not like it one bit. loved the video.

[@dwood9570]

Just purchased 5 10 gal bag (blk) thank you for this video. First time grower

[@cdarioworks]

Do you have a link for the ones you got? I don't want to get the wrong size - it's so hard to tell online.

[@brudo5056]

There is always the possibility to put an extra (kitchen) foil or big plastic bag inside this plant bag and make some draining holes. For big high (square) plant bags I also start with cardboard inside, folded against the sides to give some more support and structure so you could also wrap some non-toxic (food quality) foil around cardboard to give support and reduction of evaporation. It is also not necessary to cover the whole inside surface but for instance only half to 2/3. The bottom should be left free to ensure a minimum of drainage. OK, all the best.

[@TheFarmacySeedsNetwork]

Thanks for the perspective... used pots all my grow life... but am considering the bags now... I'm convinced they are worth a try for now. Thanks! I like the low price and the degradble. Always feel crappy when a plastic pot breaks and I have to throw it out.

[@winddrinkerarabians]

I have seen the grow bags set in kiddie pools or something that would allow for the extra watering.

[@ebiosh2032]

Larry Hall's KZbin channel !

[@WatchwomanOnTheWall-zk9po]

I grow my fig trees in dollar store laundry baskets lined with weed barrier cloth. They need to be watered every day.

[@moggenfeebthealmighty7545]

This homie knows what's up

[@KishorTwist]

Even if heavily mulched?

[@WatchwomanOnTheWall-zk9po]

@@KishorTwist If you plant in a basket full of air holes, especially on hot days, they need water daily or they wilt and the figs dry out or drop off. If the entire outside of the basket has mulch around it, then no.

[@olive4naito]

That sounds so much cheaper lol! I wish I had thought of that before I bought my grow bags!

[@mamtajaya6457]

Amen brother. Thanks for this video because I have added lots more grow bags in my garden and it does wonders for me as well

[@hadarahbatyah]

Thanks for the review I’m in growing zone 9a California and was thinking that these types of bags may just dry out too quickly. We already have to water daily in the summertime while using plastic pots, so these are probably not the best investments for us. Thank you so much for the feedback!

[@imatugwaddle2291]

They DO dry out VERY quickly!!

[@25Patman]

I suggest using blumat soakers. Fabric pots work so good. Use blumats period and don't worry about it. Especially with the larger pots. You can actually water the outside seperate from the middle. Its pretty cool.

[@shadymaint1]

Fabric pots are amazing for root growth. All you have to do is compare a root ball from a fabric pot to a normal pot. I have 3, 5 and 7 gallon fabric pots that I use.

[@420wizdumb6]

He might of just had low nutrition and or overwatering in the soil of the plant that he mentioned. I use fabric and my roots look awesome. Maybe the real growers "recharge" helped :)

[@Elizabethpacheco-u6p]

Wow 😳 you must love figs with all of those fig trees unless you grow to sell . 😃 I never have any luck in cloning my fig tree or any other plant it always dies on me . 😮 Wonderful garden . 🙂🌲🙂

[@bryanbressem5026]

The lids off large plactic garbage cans works as a water catch , only 2,3 inches of water so wont drown plant roots

[@ginatulip8679]

can you put the grow bag in a shallow basin of water instead of watering it everyday?

[@2brownbraids]

Thanks Ross, good review. Nice to know all the ins and outs before using them.

[@RossRaddi]

No problem!

[@olive4naito]

You can wrap some plastic or maybe a more eco friendly (but water proof) material around the bags so the pots don't dry out on hot days after watering. When it rains, you can just remove the wrapping so the water has somewhere to go. I'm thinking of making a few wraps with ties. I'm experiencing something very strange right now though which is that the soil in my plastic pot is drying out faster than the soil in my fabric pots but I think it's because the roots are not being pruned in the plastic pot and the tomato plant is just drinking more water than the ones in the fabric pots.

[@pattimears200]

Great idea!

[@regiegija02]

Do u poke holes in any of those bags?

[@izzy9132]

Thanks Ross for the insights Was debating but no longer. Where I live we have over chlorinated city water and would rather retain as much of natural rainfall instead.

[@ranaebutler8251]

I’ve made my own grow bags in gallon size and they work wonderful as well.

[@titiogundiya1957]

What fabric did use?

[@ranaebutler8251]

titi ogundiya I used landscape fabric 25 yr fabric it lasts and is strong I will be able to reuse my bags several years. I use mine for my peppers and I love them

[@imlew7853]

So true with grow bag drying fast. Got to keep an eye on water critical veg such as tomato and cucumber. Planter saucer helps a lot.

[@sharonstanley5054]

I am experimenting with making the grow bags wicking, putting pipe in bottom, cover with row cloth, put in soil, add plant. Put pipe from top of pot to bottom to add water. Make small drain hole just above size of pipe. so water does not collect more than diameter of pipe. Like I say, just trying this, but it should help with drying.

[@trisht7003]

How did it work out?

[@sarahdez1]

Can you move 15 gallon fabric pots when they are full or they're too heavy?

[@RossRaddi]

I can move a 20 solo, but it's not easy.

[@DGardn100]

It's easier to drag one than to try to pick it up.

[@sitaramrampalli3902]

Very informative video. Thanks. I am wondering if you can show inside of your greenhouse and how you built it. I am interested in building a backyard greenhouse and looking for some ideas from people like you who has one.

[@RossRaddi]

I've got a few videos on it, Sitaram, but mine is not custom built.

[@lindakean7392]

If you are looking for an inexpensive start up, Amazon has 5' square ones for around 60$. I got a small one roughly 2.5' deep and 6' high, 5' wide. Just enough to keep my supplies in and 4 shelves for hardening off, sun sensitive plants, etc. $49. fyi

[@mazharulhuq1945]

Please offer some ideas on water drainage and rain water removal

[@ezswappots6029]

Great video on the pro and cons of fabric pots!

[@Brineytoes]

By allowing air into the root ball, the bags automatically air prune the roots, keep the plants from becoming root bound.

[@debbieexcell5088]

I'm so grateful for ur honest review. 👍⭐⭐⭐⭐

[@onesmackdown]

What type of fetelizer do you put in your 🪴 plants?

[@andrewb9708]

If you live anywhere that has hot, arid summers you will absolutely need to put a basin underneath each bag. Without a basin or something that will hold water, your plants will dry out and wilt quickly. I water three times a day and my tomato plants still wilt. Probably the last year I use grow bags.

[@moniquemonicat]

Thanks for your honest review of pros and cons. Looks like they would NOT be good for growing trees in the dry hot Sonoran Desert (Tucson) when our humidity can be around 10 or less for days on end, and 110 degrees F on top of that. So we'll have to stick to containers, but sure wish we could use these bags cuz they're way cheaper!

[@samjones3546]

You can with a wicking system underneath. You can find drip trays/containers for free using upcycled materials. That’ll keep your overall costs down.

[@natureboy6410]

@@samjones3546 but your water bill will go way up with those bags in the desert due to evaporation.

[@Jlui83]

What do you think of dwarf mandarin tree in a grow bag? Zone 7a. I’ll be bringing in the grow bag inside in winter anyways. I was planning on getting a Walmart reusable grocery store bag as the grow bag then putting it inside a 5 gal bucket I have laying around. The bucket will have holes in it. What do you think?

[@natureboy6410]

Thanks for the heads up. I was thinking about using them here in the Mojave Desert, but as hyper arid as our climate is this would probably triple my water bill. Even raised beds are a bad idea here.

[@grover9187]

I'm not in the Mojave but I'm in a similar climate. What did you come up with as an alternative? I am planning my outdoor garden and I don't want to waste money if containers would work better in my hot climate.

[@natureboy6410]

@@grover9187 yeah most of these above ground growing ideas just use too much water in these hyper arid desert climates. I'm staying with inground. Initially tilling up the first 12 to 16 in, then going with core gardening and Hugo culture combined, along with the jadam system and cover crops for biomass. Focusing on growing healthy soil and reaping the benefits of that. With the core and Hugo culture combo, if you keep the core rows tight together, criss cross them each season, fill them with the biomass from your cover crops and do that for 2 to 3 seasons, and then sprinkle a couple inches of compost, manure and some native soil on top of those cores, along with some activated biochar and gypsum to leech out the alkalize and salts and neutralize the pH, use the jadam system to increase the indigenous microorganisms, or imo's, and feed it with fermented plant juices, or fpjs, once you've done this two to three layers thick you'll have in effect created a large moisture sponge that will be held together by a large root mass created by the cover crops roots and indigenous microorganisms, as well as with the biomass in each of the cores. This will last much longer, for decades, with very little input each year once it's been completed, with mostly nothing but local resources. It's just a matter of having the patience and taking the time to do it right.

[@woodystemms3799]

In order for the bags to Really work, you have to have the Bottoms off the ground. No air = no air pruning. Put a plastic grid underneath to allow drainage And air circulation down there.

[@MrJtedone]

This has been an issue for me. Without the bags being off the ground, water sits at the bottom and seems to never dry out.

[@BoswelliaLuna8]

Where can you get those in bulk? Or in general?

[@woodystemms3799]

@@BoswelliaLuna8 Most grow stores have them, in several sizes. Here's a link: growershouse.com/gro-pro-nx-level-pot-elevator-13-in-up-to-7-gal-pots

[@JM-tt4hp]

This is what I do. >> I use a simple gardening plastic drip saucer with a layer of sand just below saucer lip height. Keeps bottom from sitting in water, off-ground, and acts as a mosquito & gnat barrier. Sand will absorb most drainage and allow it to breath and protect against moisture critters. It still keeps a we bit of moisture that evaporates more naturally.

[@GaryWRose]

Wrong

[@MichaelJohnson-jt5cu]

Put the bags in a shallow container that keeps several inches of water in it. The fabric bags and potting mix will wick moisture to the plant constantly and will not dry out.

[@Jotto999]

Wouldn't that make the mesh bags a great candidate for a passive wicking system? E.g. one cheap approach I've seen is putting several into a kiddie pool with an inch of water.

[@SeijuroRen]

Sounds good for a plant that hates being wet. Maybe lavender.

[@RossRaddi]

True.

[@dottimerritt9306]

They’re also great for plants that like being wet. I set my plants in child swimming pool, fill the pool with water and I don’t have to go out everyday!

[@kaya1140]

How do you clean the alge off your grow bag????

[@bettyescookingchannel]

Thanks for sharing your video on grow bags.

[@KenjiHouston]

You may be losing most of your water not from the sides of your containers, but from the bottom thru wicking.

[@olive4naito]

Would a plastic sheet placed underneath stop that?

[@nateross14]

The grow bags will use way less water and won't dry out if you put them inside a slightly larger plastic pot or 55 gal barrel cut in half, and leave about a 1/2" to 3/4" air gap between the container and grow bag. I use a few pool noodle strips cut into 3/4" strips as spacers for the gap. I then seal the top of the gap and only leave a small vent hole so air in the gap can slowly circulate but not let out too much moisture. I also put the grow bag up an spacers to make an air gap underneath inside the container so it air prunes the bottom. It's takes more effort to do it this way, but in the long run its the best way to grow trees in large pots and never have to repot them.

[@StitchShifterDesigns]

If you had a tray or gutter system to wick the water you will find they use a lot of water. Great for the plants and birds but they do use a lot of water in the hot dry weather.

[@maggiehammer9729]

I'm gardening in Arkansas. We have raised beds. I'm also using grow bags with promix on top and some heavy soil 1/2 down. What do you do with your grow bags at the end of the growing season? Do you empty them? Wash them? Bring them in for the winter? I'd really like to cover them with a black plastic bag and leave them sit for winter. I figure the black plastic bag would protect them.

[@jackieandrea]

I need to know this too!!

[@mioangel1227]

Me too!

[@seymore1532]

Are grow bags any good for growing tomato plants in a hot climate in Australia?

[@Giaphaige]

I make my own since a 100 yard roll of landscaping fabric is only 25 bucks and I have a basic knowledge of sewing. On the topic of drying, I have seen people putting them in something like a sandbox with a couple inches of water in the bottom.

[@lindakean7392]

I wonder if mosquitos are drawn to this....? Standing water is their friend :)

[@brettpaschal7164]

When you go to put most of this stuff in the ground. How hard is it to get them out of the bag compared to the plastic pots

[@RossRaddi]

More difficult. The roots get entangled with the bags. Some growers just plant them straight into the ground bag and all.

[@fouadbenrezzak8398]

Got a 30 gallon grow bag for my cherimoya tree What do you think?! Worth it

[@robind8155]

Hi, I have dogs and cats, they all love to eat grass in the yard 😭 do I decide to grow some good quality grass and catnip for them...... I also need to avoid them to dig the soil...... I want to grow them inside, so they can eat right away, what container and soil would you recommend? 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@brotharuss]

The bottom roots can't air prune sitting directly on the ground. If you want perfect root structure as advertised get air flow under the bags. Always use double the air bag size you think you need and use vermiculite in the potting mix.

[@LindenRanch]

I have seen that some people are using growing bags in a hydroponic style watering tray. the idea is that the bags wick the water to the top and keep things adequately moist. I am considering this for my 1 gallon or less fig trees starts.

[@RossRaddi]

Definitely a way around them drying out.

[@cris_miko]

I'm trying an indeterminate beefsteak on drip in a 20 gallon bag and purple sweet potatoes in a 20 gallon bog. Zone 5b Iowa. 🤞

[@anilgargsfo]

I see that you make your tags from metal. How do you make them and where do you purchase them.

[@jaredbaker5887]

people talking about prices the 15 gallon pots were only $5.50 each and doing well for my cannibuss already!

[@MyBackyardGarden]

Thanks for sharing your grow pot experiences!

[@AtlantaTerry]

WalMart sells blue fabric shopping bags. Can those be used as grow bags?

[@ranaebutler8251]

Yes the stitching will wear out over time unless you use thread that is weatherproof. I make my own bags using 30yr landscape fabric. Mine work wonderful and they are brown.

[@olive4naito]

How much are they?

[@ranaebutler8251]

olive4naito the bags online were larger sized for like raised beds and ranged in price from $39.00-$150.00 I watched a KZbin video and this man made them. Basically they cost the price of thread and fabric so mine were $50.00 but I still have over half a roll of landscape fabric left. So I can make more mine were all 1-3 gallon size.

[@olive4naito]

@@ranaebutler8251 I guess it would just be a matter of sewing the bottom and side fabric together and attach handles.

[@ranaebutler8251]

olive4naito yes is you want bigger bags or to use them for trees or shrubs you want handles because they get heavy.

[@josephkool8411]

Those mr heater propane heaters actually put out moister and co2. I'm not a grower, but I just thought I'd put that out there.

[@davidalan2469]

also carbon monoxide.

[@blinkspacestudio8892]

I had massive success with the plastic grow bags and will use them this year too. I dont want to use the fabric pots because they degrade. Thats an amazing set up you have though.

[@waterflowing826]

I agree that growbags are good but it is hard to find 7gals that are deep enough. Anything bigger than 7gals will be too heavy for me to handle. I see that you have an irrigation system. Can you recommend a reasonably priced irrigation system. Thx

[@SUPERFRUITofficial]

Aká je reálna trvanlivosť životnosť všetkých výrobcov na trhu fabric bags objem 75l-380l, 250-300g situovaných trvale v exteriéri pre ovocné stromy, kríky??

[@virginiatracy6127]

the millennial gardener message me that I should not put my figs in bags.he said the figs need to be root bound so that they'll produce figs and not just roots.can you tell me how your figs are doing do you get a good amount of them even though they're in grow bags.personally I really love grow bags my plants really seem to thrive in them.I'm a terrible over waterer,so the grow bags are great at drying out.what do you fertilize your figs with? Thank you

[@RossRaddi]

Figs will fruit very well in grow bags. His statement is incorrect.

[@paulbraga4460]

is geotextile suitable for air pruning bags?

[@aarona317]

What kind of watering system are you using?

[@yoyoloach24]

Try using a heavier soil like a standard peat/perlite mix such as pro-mix or whatever they have at your local box stores to maintain a more consistent moisture level. This was my first year trying fig trees (purchased as rooted cuttings). I was making my own blend of bark, perlite and peat moss but got so tired of mixing the crap up by the second up-potting that I threw a couple trees in straight Pro-Mix BX. Those in the pro-mix have grow EXTREMELY fast compared to the bark mix, but may not have fruited quite as well.

[@deepdabbler]

@ 4:32, you say that the fabric pots will degrade and they are not plastic. That is incorrect. Most of these bags are made from polypropylene (PP) "fabric" which is a type of plastic. So their end-of-life disposal is not that eco-friendly. We should use fabric bags from manufacturers who use recycled plastic bottles if we want to go down this route. Rootpouch (no affiliation) claims to do so.

[@dbasarich]

When recommending a pot color remember that the black plastic pots(standard nursery pots) are a black plastic polymer and are sprayed often with a resin that prevents UV rays from damaging the roots...never plant directly in a color plastic....it has to be black. This refers only to plastic pots.

[@Kspa4]

Does work in an apartment patio learnt it after buying them and went back to plastic pots 😅

[@countryvita]

Excellant video. One question: Are dog/cat food bags ok to use instead of buying the Fabric Pots? I collected a few of the catfood bags to recycle.

[@randallbaker4293]

How are you going to attach handles?

[@Thankful_.]

Thank you for posting this video. I’m planting in grow bags for first time this yr.

[@RossRaddi]

Good luck!

[@nelsontan8328]

Hi can i use my laundry bag as a grow bags

[@sammyb1038]

Question from Michigan. I am planning on planting transplant Northern Red Oaks (caliper 1/4" - tap root 3"-4") in a bag system. I plan on letting them stay for a season or two in bags to develop into a sell able tree. What size bag would you recommend?

[@cynb.347]

I could be wrong but i thought they were supposed to be in a container ...kitty pool, lined beds etc. So they can soak up water.

[@lindakean7392]

I have also seen some popular you tube gardeners say they put them directly on soil and the roots draw moisture from the ground.

[@kansastraveler1476]

What brand and size are your bags?

[@beefsoda1]

He says he has various sizes and brands

[@misskiya]

You can always staple plastic bags on the outside of the fabric bags to retain moisture until you’re ready to put them in the ground.

[@ryanpenrod1859]

Doesn't that kinda defeat the purpose of the air pruning?

[@jimmymisle910]

@@ryanpenrod1859 , Air pruning ?

[@shawnsg]

@@jimmymisle910 the roots will grow and start to poke out the sides. The part sticking out will die when it hits the air. Hence the name air pruning. It's supposedly good.

[@dystopiagear6999]

I think success with bags is going to depend on a *lot* of factors, from soil mix to the specific plant. I'm sure you're going to want a mix that holds water very well to use in a bag, more so than the mix you might use in a plastic bucket, and perhaps certain plants just aren't suited for them. I'm thinking of using them next year for some of my hot peppers (they really hate wet feet, and here in East TN it routinely rains rather heavily for several days in a row) but I don't see any reason to use them for tomato plants that want a lot more water on a nearly continual basis, and can handle being a bit soggier. There's no one magic answer or technique that's going to be best for every application.

[@blurose227]

have you tried different brands of grow bags? which ones do you prefer?

[@blurose227]

have you tried putting mulch down to help with drying out?

[@blurose227]

(on the bottom before soil)

[@palmtreeleebythesea]

If in warm climates they do sell white containers, grow bags for gardening!

[@mmccrownus2406]

To me, the point of an air pruning set up is to force great roots to then be put in the ground.

[@AngelinAfrica]

How do you get rid of the green icky green mold on the outside of the bags 🤢🤮

[@sahidanowar4102]

Will you please tell me where from you buy these grow bags ?

[@nikkibrown781]

Amazon its called jeria grow bags

[@Awesumpye25]

Would that be good for a military family where we move every few years?

[@Darkteddybear87]

All I can do is give my 2 cents on the fabric pots. I grow weed and bought 12 fabric pots but only need 3-4 as I only grow a couple plants at a time. My 1 gallon plastic pots take up more room than my 5 gallon fabric pots, they fold up nicely and can be put in a drawer with ease. I would imagine fabric pots would be easy to pack and move over plastic pots. Hope this helps.

[@thresh0014]

These are more for cannabis, peppers and tomatoe plants. Use trays and allow them to drain and soak up. you do not water these like regular pots.

[@joyaustin6581]

My peppers are doing better in them than in plastic

[@TheRealFourFifths]

Perfect for marijane use it with coco and no mold or watering issues got 11 ounces out of a plant in a 3gallon fabric pot they bomb diggy

[@muzigarden]

From a 10yrs manufacturer's advice: Please do water more if planting in grow bag.

[@Gixxr11]

Why is that ?

[@willgaukler8979]

... sort on only second year using these 3 f 5 gallon bags ... I like to overwater ... and these bags allow you to water whenever you like ... yet ... they never get soggy bottoms ...

[@Pura_pesca919]

you ever had green mold grow on thees smart pots ??

[@plantgurugangsta7299]

Have u?

[@MsEgriffin]

If costs of a grow bag is a deterrent, may I suggest making your own. There are videos out there on “how to”.

[@cinderwhite]

It is tough to grow with these bags in Southern California. I have made the mistake of planting tomatoes too close to the edge and dry out, despite daily watering.

[@ANoteToSelf]

Thank you for posting this. I’m a poor SoCal gardener looking into these 😊

[@jborrego2406]

Thanks I won’t get them

[@lindakean7392]

Epic Gardening channel is from San Diego and he uses a LOT of them! No matter where you live you have to keep them watered. Im going to try putting mine in a kiddie pool (cheap from the dollar store) this summer during the day while I am at work and cant check on them as often.

[@superspecialty5169]

How do I join the uh cult 😢? The comments via your KZbin video is very informative! TY for providing the forum.

[@mitchellkennedy3556]

Once you go *black*... you get warmer soil that was low hanging fruit lol.

[@azimiusa]

Hey Ross, Looking to buy some cuttings of black Madeira and a few other types of figs.. and recommendation where to buy them from? eBay has lots but not sure if they are trustworthy. Can't buy the tree they are expensive and i want many different types so want to go cheaper route.

[@RossRaddi]

You won't find cuttings right now. Gotta wait till dormancy. Nov-Jan.

[@TexPR1]

I noticed the foil on a couple of your fig plants. Are you air Layering for a new tree?

[@jsunshinejull]

Gotta say, I work in a garden center, and a lot of the plastic pots break on us. Regardless of brand, I often see pots with cracked or crumpled rims, or splits from the roots just getting too big and pushing out. This happens most often in the five gallon pots, just because we have more of those than anything else, but also in those huge thirty-gallons, and that is so. much. fun. So, concern about the fabric pots ripping, especially when I've seen them hold up so well, kind of makes me roll my eyes a bit. Besides, fabric normally rips along warp or weft, which many fabric pots don't even have...

[@samjones3546]

I love whenever I hear advice from people who work in nurseries. It’s nice to know how the professionals do it.

[@germanni5566]

50% truth... it depends what area and circumstances farbrics won't last long plus he didn't even try to lift to show if it's really still durable after 6 years.. like he said

[@SummeRain783]

Can I use them indoors?

[@mickjen]

If you have a drip tray, sure