DIY Air-Pot: How to grow on the balcony by recycling milk crates

    Fascinated by Air-Pot cultivation? Why not try making it on your balconies by recycling milk crates

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    Are you willing to revolutionize your container growing system? To discover the best method to produce quality plants to transplant in your gardens without unpleasant incidents? In a word: Air pot and don't hesitate to doubt!





    It is a system of successful root growth recommended by all nurserymen. Technically it is a container of Recycled HDPE cylindrical in shape with walls consisting of fenestrated ledges it's a net on the bottom, which exploits the principle of air pruning (literally 'air pruning') which consists of special supports holes placed at the base of the containers, below which the air circulates freely, comes into contact with the vegetative apexes and favors their development. The roots react to the density of the air, developing a large number of white, active tips.

    And for lovers of detail, here is a video that explains how the Air-Pot works to give vigor and health to your plants I advantages are many:
    1. Guarantees the growth and enhancement of the roots radially, eliminating the spiraling process.
    2. Reduces plant growth timesee doubles the average life span.
    3. Secure a robust root system, vigorous, efficient in the absorption of water and nutrients and above all resistant to the most extreme temperatures.
    4. Reduces losses during transplantation and simplifies production.

    DIY Air-Pot: How to grow on the balcony by recycling milk crates

    Undoubtedly an effective technology but not very convenient for the less experienced of the trade, just take a look at the necessary items to apply this method in addition to the fact that market prices are not so cheap. But don't worry, green and smart choices are for us. How about theAir-pot do it yourself? All we need are the milk crates that you can reuse for grow without difficulty on your balconies. That's how.
    Step by step: green light for the realization ...



    DIY Air-Pot: How to grow on the balcony by recycling milk crates

    1- GET THE NECESSARY MATERIAL: Arm yourself with the necessary number of milk crates based on the size of your balcony (you can ask for them at your local bar), a gardening cloth - landscape fabric (approx 1.30 x 7.50 cm long, one centimeter, a ruler and a sewing machine.
    2- MEASURE THE MILK CASES: The standard dimensions are about 28X30.5cm, if yours has different sizes I recommend you cut the cloth in proportion, keeping 2.5 cm of difference (both in length and in width) from the case.
    3- CUT THE CANVAS: Vertically cut six pieces for the bottom (30x30cm) and another six for the sides (100 × 30).
    4- SEW together the parts along the longer side.
    5- INSERT the cloth in the crate, adapting it to the sides.
    6- ADD soil, seeds, fertilizer from time to time and… Have fun!



    Michela Silvestri

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