It is an air-root pruning container.
This improved root design is very beneficial to the grower as well as the landscaper. More fibrous roots translate into quicker crop rotations and faster establishment in the landscape.
It has fabric side walls.
These side walls allow more air to reach the root system. This extra boost of oxygen helps in reducing the out break of soil pathogens.
It has a non-woven fabric bottom.
This bottom allows small roots to attach to the soil beneath the container and reduces the possibility of blow-over for most plant material. Some leached nutrients may also be recovered from the soil. Some growers suggest a benefit from microrizhoia found in native soil.
It provides a friendly environment for the roots.
Location of roots away from the container sidewall allows protection from temperature extremes. Efficient nutrient uptake year round results in more growth and profits.
It collects soluble salts.
Soluble salts collect on the outer wall of the container reducing root stress found in high nutrient soils.
It provides a greater reservoir of available water in the root zone.
Roots are not on the outside of the root ball where soil media is dried quickly. You are less likely to see wilting of tender foliage during the heat of the day. Also some water may be recovered from the soil below the container.
Its a straight wall container with a flat bottom.
This adds a little more resistance to blow over in the nursery. Also some landscapers describe the planting procedures easier when the there is no taper to the root ball.
It is a user-friendly container.
Improved hydrology and less likelihood of blow over makes weekends more enjoyable.
