Root Pouch Plum by Steve Knight
Root Pouches for Americans
Folks in the USA can also pick up Root Pouches through our Amazon Influencer page** https://www.amazon.com/shop/bnbob01
where you’ll also find other Gardening & Aquaponic gear I use or recommend.
About Root Pouches
Growing your favourite plants in fabric Root Pouches is not only a great way to nurture their roots but is also a fantastic way to help keep plastic bottles out of landfill. Root Pouches are also great for use in Aquaponics and Hydroponics.
Root Pouch has created a range of sustainable gardening products made from a mix of recycled water bottles and natural fibres. Not one drop of new oil, petroleum or fossil fuel is used in their creation.
Benefits Of Growing In Root Pouches
Root pouches have many advantages over the traditional plastic post with their ability to reduce root circling (known as being “root bound”) being a major one.
They do this through the processes of air pruning and root entrapment. Fine feeder roots will either become entangled in the fabric and die off or penetrate the fabric where they encounter air and meet the same fate. This stimulates the plant to create new feeder roots that are generally better at taking up nutrients & water creating a healthier root mass & plant than old ones.
Root Pouch & Container Trials
Other Benefits of Root Pouches
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• Pots can be washed, sterilised & re-used
• Allows air & water to freely pass through
• Allows roots to cool in the summer heat
• Great with drip systems and overheads
• Creates insulation from winter cold
• Decreases risk of transplant shock
• Better use of water and nutrients
• Perfect for aquatic plants
• Stronger healthier starts
• Quicker growing times
• Will withstand UV rays
• Better drainage
Pouch Sizing Chart for Common Veggies & Fruits
Growing Dwarf Trees in Root Pouches​
Root Pouches are fantastic to grow many varieties of dwarf fruiting trees in, especially if you live in a rental property.
The 95L or 113L pouches are good for dwarf trees that are kept around 1.5 - 2 meters in height.
If you're going to let them grow taller than 2 meters I recommend you go with the 170L or larger, especially if they will be in a position where they will be blown about by strong winds. The larger base will help to act as ballast through storms.
Pouches planted out with trees, in particular, are require to be placed on a firm surface to prevent the tap roots growing through into the soil below.
A concrete paver, large plastic tray or even a circular section of builders plastic placed under the pouch would prevent the roots from establishing themselves in the soil.
Orders & Payments
All prices on this page are listed in $AU.
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PLEASE NOTE - A new online store will be coming to this site soon but for now all orders can be placed by following the directions below.
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How to order
We accept PayPal, MasterCard, Visa (both processed using PayPal invoices) & direct deposit if you live in Australia.
To order Root Pouches, email rb@bitsouttheback.net with the following details;
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Sizes & quantities of Root Pouches
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preferred payment method
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postal address
An invoice or direct deposit/PayID** details will be forwarded to you once the order is placed.
**Australians can also take advantage of fast, fee free inter-bank transfers using the PayID online payment system to pay for their order. Faster clearance means your order can be shipped faster.
Please check with your Bank to see if they offer the PayID service.
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Postage and Handling
All goods will be sent via Australia post unless otherwise arranged.
Pre Paid Australia Post satchels are used to keep cost down where possible.
Prices may change without notice.
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**Rob (That’s me ) is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Influencer/Associates Program, an influencer/affiliate advertising program designed to provide means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to
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Rob Gray ABN 94 753 294 205