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Produce => Under Glass => Topic started by: ice on February 28, 2006, 14:16:50

Title: Capillary matting -that doesn't let roots grow through?
Post by: ice on February 28, 2006, 14:16:50

I am trying growing in soil blocks this year- that is compressed blocks of compost with the seed popped in the top. If the blocks are kept moist, they should hold together long enough for the roots to bind the compost together. The benefit of growing this way is that the roots are air-trimmed rather than getting pot bound. Anyway, I've found keeping the blocks on top of capillary matting a good way to keep them moist, but the roots are starting to grow into the matting. Is it possible to buy matting that the roots can't penetrate?

Title: Re: Capillary matting -that doesn't let roots grow through?
Post by: tim on February 28, 2006, 15:29:50

See capillary matting - below.

Title: Re: Capillary matting -that doesn't let roots grow through?
Post by: sandersj89 on February 28, 2006, 16:06:51

I believe Agralan supply matting with a "cover".

http://www.agralan.co.uk/acatalog/AMATURE_GARDENER.html

I have ordered some but it has not arrived as yet.

Jerry

Title: Re: Capillary matting -that doesn't let roots grow through?
Post by: ice on February 28, 2006, 16:09:06

many thanks -will order some of that.

Title: Re: Capillary matting -that doesn't let roots grow through?
Post by: tim on February 28, 2006, 16:16:40

Or, as suggested, if you have the matting & can't get the 'cover' separately, try weed suppressant?