RootMaker, The Original Root Pruning Container System.

RootMaker® and the Whitcomb System®

The Original Root-Pruning System®

The RootTrapper® Soft-sided Container

The RootTrapper® provides the mobility of remaining above ground and is generally 5 to 30-gallons at this shift. This is a black, spun-bonded fabric which has been laminated with a white coating. This unique container stops circling roots and continues to stimulate root branching by trapping root tips.

Marvel At The Root System

The white outer coating greatly reduces container temperature so roots do not die on the sunny side as with black plastic containers. Water usage is also reduced as there are no large drain holes or evaporative sides; water seeps out the hundreds of holes created by the base stitching. When ready to harvest, slit down the sides with a utility knife, peel off container, and marvel at the root system. We have been able to use heavy duty staples to rejoin the side wall together and reuse RootTrappers® for another season or two, at a slightly reduced diameter. (Using Arrow stapler model P-35 with 3/8 inch staples, or Stanley Bostich 9/16" C-ring fasteners).

RootTrapper® Options

The success of this container has led to other versions to better suit some production needs. The RootTrapper® "Grounder™" has a base material which allows roots to grow through and peg into the soil. This not only reduces blow-over but permits the plant to reclaim water and fertilizer. The RootTrapper® II is not laminated on the bottom 2 inches of the container sidewall. By allowing better drainage near the base but not totally exposing the container sidewall to rapid evaporation, moisture and aeration for the entire soil column is improved.

RootTrapper® Pot-in-Pot Insert.

Now available to custom fit your socket pot. Major root escape is no longer a problem plus a fibrous root system is created by root-tip-trapping. At harvest, roots are insulated from temperature extremes.