Grow Bags

[bailey]

Does anyone use grow bags, where should I buy them for a good deal?

[shibui]

I think grow bags have all but disappeared from the commercial scene.
Many bonsai growers have moved to Orchid Pots which have excellent drainage but are shallow. http://www.orchidpotco.com/index.htm A bit dearer but infinitely better than grow bags.
Rocket pots http://www.rocketpot.com.au/ are designed to air prune the roots and should also be good for developing bonsai. A lot of commercial growers use these now.

Many Ausbonsai members are getting great growth from trees planted in colanders from the reject shop or similar discount stores.

[kcpoole]

I second Shibui as I use orchid pots,
the link he sent you is for them and they are in pPort macquarie

Ken

[wal]

I've been buying so many orchid pots got another 11 today
Just regret getting so many standard pots when i first started, thinking about cutting them in half

Regards
Wal

[alpineart]

Hi bailey , not all people think alike , I use grow bags and find them as good and in some cases better than any pots , especially when i comes to storage . I have used them for just on 10 years with no complaints , still have 200 plus in use today growing and developing most of my bonsai trainers .

Do a google search or look on ebay 5 litre bags are light weight and only fill out to around 120mm but the 10 and 15 litre bags 200-250mm are heavier gauge . For squat pots simply roll the tops down to the desired depth , I have Pines and Cedars , growing in 15 litre bags {250mm diameter} rolled down to 50 - 70mm, Maples and and Crab Apples rolled down to 100mm .

Cheers . Alpineart

[melbrackstone]

I bought some grow bags from Daleys Fruit tree nursery in Kyogle. They were a little bigger than I'd envisioned, but they get a lot of use. I'll buy this size next time https://www.daleysfruit.com.au/buy/bons ... -litre.htm