The Air-Pot®

The Air-Pot® is an innovative growing system that has unequivocally revolutionised container grown production, solving the root-spiraling problem whilst actively enhancing the growth and health of plants.

How does the Air-Pot® Work?

This system consists of a reusable plastic ‘sleeve’ manufactured from recycled plastic that surrounds the root system. When laid flat, the ‘sleeve’ resembles a honeycomb or an egg carton with small holes at the tips. The holes are always positioned on the outside of the container, and as the outward growing root tips extend to the boundaries of the Air-Pot®, the cones funnel the roots towards the holes, meaning they dehydrate upon exposure to the air. This generates gentle pruning, as well as stimulated lateral root growth, producing a more fibrous root system whilst preventing root circling.

The Air-Pot® Tree Growing Process

When growing trees in Air-Pot®, each tree is placed on a layer of compost and tied to covered support wires, in such a way as to avoid damage to the stem whilst being held securely in place. The Air-Pot® is then wrapped around the roots leaving an appropriate gap to fill with compost.

The compost is then firmed in to allow optimum root growth and each tree is regularly monitored to ensure correct watering and feeding. The tree is prepared for dispatch using a wire basket and hessian both of which will degrade away over time when planted, whilst the Air-Pot® will be reused for several seasons at our nursery.

The main advantages at a glance

A much improved fibrous root system offers better transplant resilience and no transplant shock
Plants grown in this way are available all year round
No waste products delivered to the client’s site
The trees are packaged as conventional rootball
Easy to anchor as the flat bottom of the Air-Pot® gives greater stability
Simply to handle
Toughly constructed from recycled plastic so they can last up to ten years or more
Able to containerise any size tree or shrub

To learn more about our Air-Pot® grown trees, shrubs and hedging or to book a visit to our nursery in Potton, please contact us.

A Guide to the Advantages of Using The Air-Pot® System

Gardening enthusiasts are likely to have heard of the Air-Pot® system: a revolutionary gardening tool that assists in creating your dream gardening landscapes. At Deepdale Trees, we are pioneers within the industry and offer the nation’s finest selection of semi-mature trees and shrubs. We believe in reliable gardening solutions and have dedicated a handy guide to the Air-Pot® system, a device that guarantees to take your gardening to the next level. Contact our professional team and allow us to guide you with our expertise.

Revolutionary Practicality

The design of the Air-Pot® system affords multiple advantages, including its immense practicality. The open structure of the Air-Pot® promotes excellent aeration and allows excess water to drain away, preventing waterlogging and encouraging healthy root growth. The handy design is compact, ensuring space-saving benefits and increasing flexibility and freedom with every garden design.

A Unique Adaptability and Versatility

Our experts at Deepdale Trees have been impressed by the adaptability and versatility of the Air-Pot® system, as it is flexible and scalable for different plant sizes. This, therefore, assists in increasing crop yield and allowing gardeners and farmers to increase the variety of species grown on their land.

Maximize Your Gardening Potential

The Air-Pot® system is guaranteed to increase root mass and plant growth. The device maximizes the amount of oxygen reaching the roots, improving plant health and growth potential. Experts within the industry have additionally acknowledged the benefits of using the Air-Pot® system during hot and dry summer months, as it exhibits enhanced tolerance towards droughts.

Innovative Design and Improved Disease Resistance

If you’re searching for a solution to prevent disease from destroying your crops and plants, the Air-Pot® system should be considered. Due to the innovative design, which prevents undrained water from polluting your plants and encouraging disease, the design boosts aeration, preventing both rot and disease.

Plant survival rates are guaranteed to be increased: with enhanced root development and reduced transplant shock, the success rate of plants grown in Air-Pot® containers is higher than those grown in traditional pots.