Small seeds can be first sown in seed trays and then pricked out into Rootrainers.

One brassica grower claimed he had never suffered from white fly since he had used Rootrainers.

A stronger root system will help plant plugs resist disease after planting out.

Under-bench heating will promote even quicker root growth, without inhibiting top growth.

A teaspoon of salt put directly onto the dandelion will kill it but not the lawn around it.

Azaleas like acidic soil and it is a good idea to water them once in a while with a mix of 2 tablespoons of white vinegar to 2 pints of water

Rootrainers are ideal for cuttings. Take your cuttings, dip into rooting powder and just insert in a cell.

When planting large seeds, such as beans, gently press the seed down into compost with your finger.

If using Rootrainers seed trays with large leafy plants use every other cell or use the New Compact Rapid which has been specially designed for this purpose.

Rootrainers are ideal for fragile plants, such as sweet peas.

As soon as seeds begin to emerge from the soil, remove lid or take trays out of the propagator. If you are using Rootrainers Seed Trays then the lid becomes the drip tray.

Most cuttings benefit from a shorter pot to encourage early air pruning of the root system

Remember that as the season warms up you will need to water your plants and seedlings thoroughly to prevent drying out.

Stem cuttings can be taken all year round but do best in Spring and Summer.  If you use The Rooterpot you can be sure of success in ONE season

Remember when planting out plug plants to make sure that the top of the soil plug is completely covered to allow the plant to seat.

Don't throw the water from your aquarium away, keep it in bottles for your houseplants and watch them flourish

If you are bothered by carrot fly plant some Rosemary and Sage

Garlic deters vine weevil.

Lilies and Tulips should never be planted together because they suffer from the same diseases.

Tulips should not be planted in the same spot for 2 consecutive years, but if African Marigolds are planted where the tulips have flowered there will be no problem in using the same spot again.

Water collected from a water butt should not be used to water seedlings.  Use tap water which has stood for a couple of hours to allow the chlorine to disappear.

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