Interesting.. ... Lets take some time at looking and learning at this new introduction to container grown citrus.

I decided to try the RootTrapper® II. Myself I can't wait to remove my tree's from the containers.

Myself I went with.... RTII7, 7-Gallon, 15\" tall, 12\" diameter an RTII15, 15-Gallon, 15\" tall, 18\" diameter.

I thought about the Plastic filling sleeves but felt they are not needed. One can use other means for filling.

Was there a minimum order amount? I am thinking about ordering a few pots but I dont need a case of 100 and all my trees do not require the same size pot.

Yes the minimum is $50.00 plus shipping and tax. Depending on your needs lots are sold in 10 to 5 depending on sizes.

I have root contol bags to spare.

I bought a lot of these bags as you cannot buy retail price, you have to satisfy a minimum order of 50 bags at that time. So I ended up having 50 root control bags and these are the 16" diameter by 12" high (10" recommended fill). They retail for $2.35 each bag with minimum order of 25 bags today plus the minimum shipping which is $23.00 for the 25 bags. I will be using only 10 of these bags, and so am offering you guys to try these out. I will also be selling them to you at same price $2.35 per bag, no minimum order. Typically, 3 bags will fit in the $4.05 priority mail flat rate envelope, and more than that will depend where you are and the actual weights of the bags. I have 40 bags to spare. You can use them for trees and not only citruses, but also apples and bananas. These are good if you plan to move, you can easily dig out your plants in the ground, or you can use them in containers.

So if anybody is interested in trying these out without having to buy 25 bags at a time, just contact me via email or by PM.

I never heard of these! Is there a link that I can see pics of them?
Is this something that is like a burlap pot liner? What are they made of? Thanks

Thanks Joe!

Another neat product that may be worth giving a try is called "Root Trainers." They can be used for propagating cuttings and seed planting.

Type Root Trainers in your search engine for more infro. Parks Seeds also sells them.

I have a couple of the Root Trapper-II bags that Dale is talking about. The Root Trapper-II bag is made of a heavy white poly coating laminated onto a fabric. The bag works because the outer white coating is securely bonded to the inner fabric. When a tree is growing in a Root Trapper bag and a root contacts the inner fabric, the root tip enters the fibers but cannot go through because of the firmly attached plastic coating on the outside, and cannot extend more than a very short distance within the fibers. This trapping of the root tip causes it to lose its dominance and control so secondary roots are produced. As secondary roots grow and also contact the fabric, additional root branching results. When the laminated fabric bag is removed from the rootball the root tips trapped in the fabric are broken off. Because the broken roots are young and responsive, the small wound quickly is healed and walled off and additional roots are produced to grow out into a larger container or the landscape. Trees placed in Root Trapper bags are not intended to remain growing in them for more than one season. After one growing season the trees should be transplanted either into the landscape, or into Root Builder Containers. Root Builders containers can be made up to sizes of 500 gallons or more. Root Builder containers are also excellent containers for a containerized citrus tree's long term home. - Millet

Bob.. Correct me if I'm wrong. I recall in researching this product that a tree can remain in these bags for up to 5 years.

In our past studies I feel most agree that Citrus trees grow cycles of 3-4 months, roots than vegetation or top growth. Living in a cooler climate can slow the process of both, thus living in a warmer climate can increase it.

I also feel that in using these bags that the same principles should be used as with all containers a free draining soil mix, and to NOT transplant in a over or under size bag.

I also research into the Root Builders containers which I found very interesting.

Bob good luck with your upcoming trip to the convention in Florida and all the folks that plan to attend

Citrus EXPO is in Virginia Beach, Va., not Fl.

Joe:
Can you save me 6 bags of 16" diameter root control bags? I need them for my citrus.
If you prefer I can mail you the check now.

Benny

Benny,

Since you're the first one to ask, it is yours for free. Or perhaps when I happen to drop by again and bring you your wines.

Joe

Oh, no Joe:
That's just too much to give away for free.
I'm sure I can make it up with you somehow.
I think it is best till we can see each other again.
If I have time I may stop by next Sunday after the Karate Championship will be done in Lake Tahoe, Nevada. The champion will get a belt similar to boxing champions.
My kids did really good last time they attended. One of my kids won the overall championship with a trophy almost as big as he and $300.00 check. He beat the other first places in all categories. And my other won first place in fighting and $50 check.