HaxnicksRapid Rootrainers | Reusable Shallower Root Trainers | Seed Planting | 20 Cells For Those With Less Space | Salads Bedding Plants Flower Cuttings | Multi-Color, 20 Cells | RT040101

I’ve used root trainers for years , they last well and really do train the roots to produce a good root system for planting on . Well worth the purchase

I've just started using, so these are initial impressions. The idea of being able to open up the containers and check the roots/replant easily is a good one - for the meantime, I will have to take on faith that they do anything special to root growth - the only thing I can see being different is the depth of the containers (and maybe the fact that they have ridges lengthways down the sides). It has long annoyed me that containers for growing seeds are very shallow compared to diameter, and I have never understood why this is. In order to get a decent depth, you have to buy containers which are far too large in diameter for a single plant. So, I am glad these have a decent depth, and this might well in itself encourage good root formation, especially with deep-rooted plants. Having said that, these are 3 x the price of normal seed trays with lids and insets, and considering this, the plastic feels very flimsy. Previously, I have bought Nutleys seed trays, for example, and in comparison, the plastic lid is made from very thin plastic. Also, you get a frame, the insets, and a clear lid, but the frame is just that, an open frame, and the insets, when folded together, have a large hole in the bottom - it would have been nice (and for the price really justifiable) for them to supply an additional tray to go underneath. These do stand as they are, but in order to water them, and even to collect the compost, which will inevitably fall out of the hole in the bottom, you really need a closed tray to stand them in, which is not supplied. I have solved the problem of the compost falling out of the hole in the bottom by inserting a small layer of course cocos fibre before filling with compost - the hole is around a square cm, so otherwise, you will get a lot of compost falling through. The system by which the insets are held together when assembled is clever, but, again, strikes me as somewhat flimsy - one of the insets would not close at all right out of the box, and I can see this becoming a problem with multiple use. The insets sit tight within the frame, so are held closed when in the frame, but if you're opening them up to check moisture levels, or root growth, you really need the insets to stay closed on their own. I've not tried it yet, but imagine it will otherwise get tricky reinserting them into the frame. Only time will tell, but overall, these seem overpriced to me, for what you get. I will try these for deep-rooted plants, but considering the price, will probably stay with fibre pots for most seeds - they also allow you pot up without disturbing the roots, and air-prune the roots that grow through the pots. I just wish I could get ones that have a decent depth compared to diameter...

These are invaluable in our garden. In the pack you get a sturdy plastic frame into which you pop 8 rows of root trainers, each with 4 separate cells in. You assemble the set, fill each cellwith soil, pop your seed(s) in and let Nature take her course. The great part of the design is when you're ready to transplant. Each row is split down the middle and hinged at the bottom so when you lift it out of the main frame you open it up and can take a perfectly neat plug of soil and plant out without damaging the plant or container.We have used ours over and over again through about 10 growing seasons. After repeated use they're starting to get a bit flimsy so I've bought a few more as a back-up as we can't do without them. Highly recommended.

Seems to be working well with carrots, peas and sweet peas. I see from a few other reviews complaints they are flimsy and may not last, but my impression of it is that with reasonably gentle handling they should last alright. I think the design is very good, potting on delicate long roots is so much easier and I like the way the sets of 4-pod ‘books’ separate out which is handy when germinating and potting on at different rates. Also easy to clean and store unused ‘books’. Just remember to fill the gap in the tray with a cloth or something else suitable when removing pods as the remaining ones are likely to tumble sideways.

Came quickly, my friend had got some last year and said they seem to work. I have an allotment so need them for sweetcorn, beans, peas etc. They seem good for the price as same product dearer in garden centre. I would have scored higher, but they came in a box no padding, and the plastic clear trays are damaged in the corners, which have tiny cracks, so will not hold water, and will deteriorate more quickly. We all know how parcels are treated. Will see how they do this year, if ok will order some more for next year, not sure where from. Think if your careful how you wash them they should be OK for 2/3 uses. Good for the money. Plastic lids have slight damage in the corners small cracksNot sure if they were packed like that or due to rattling sound in a box during transit. So can't use them to hold water. 😕

Bought these to try out for both runner beans and sweet peas. They both were great and the plants were well rooted when needing to plant out. They are fairly fragile when out of frame, but are fairly strong when squeezed in and supporting each other. How many uses I'll get...we'll see but so far am very pleased with them. The clear top is very useful when the seeds have just been sown as this gives a micro climate to help them until they have germinated.So, all good...after their first use.