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  2. Root trainer - Wikipedia

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    The root trainer is mounted in a stand above ground so that, when the tap root emerges, it is dried by the air. This air pruning causes the root inside the pot to thicken with stored carbohydrates that support vigorous root growth when the plant is put in the ground. [2]

  3. Gardening in restricted spaces - Wikipedia

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    A container garden in large plastic planters. Container or bucket gardening involves growing plants in some type of container, whether it be commercially produced or an everyday object such as 5-gallon bucket, wooden crate, plastic storage container, kiddie pool, etc. Container gardening is convenient for those with limited spaces because the containers can be placed anywhere and as single ...

  4. Container garden - Wikipedia

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    A pot that fits a plant's root system better is normally used. Plants are usually re-potted according to the size of their root system. Most plants need to be re-potted every few years because they become "pot-" or "root-bound". A plants' roots can sense its surroundings, including the size of the pot it is in, and increasing the pot size ...

  5. Vegetable box scheme - Wikipedia

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    A vegetable box. A vegetable box scheme is an operation that delivers fresh fruit and vegetables, often locally grown and organic, either directly to the customer or to a local collection point. Typically the produce is sold as an ongoing weekly subscription and the offering may vary week to week depending on what is in season.

  6. Grow box - Wikipedia

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    A grow box is a partially or completely enclosed system for raising plants indoors or in small areas. Grow boxes are used for a number of reasons, including the lack of available outdoor space or the desire to grow vegetables, herbs or flowers during cold weather months. They can also help protect plants against pests or diseases. Grow boxes ...

  7. Horticulture Netting or Vegetable Support Net - Wikipedia

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    This system allows the reduction of labor as the plant will grow upward without the need of manual tutoring just by leaning on the mesh. It is advisable to install two walls of trellising net in tomatoes, peppers, chilis or eggplant since the branches of solanaceae need somewhere to lean on in order to grow fully and sustain a full load of fruit.

  8. Bag-in-box - Wikipedia

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    The company filling the bag with its product generally removes the tap, fills the bag (with wine, juice or other liquid) and replaces the tap and then the bag is placed in the box. The bags are available as singles for semi-automatic machines or as web bags, where the bags have perforations between each one.

  9. Hydroponics - Wikipedia

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    The main advantage of the NFT system over other forms of hydroponics is that the plant roots are exposed to adequate supplies of water, oxygen, and nutrients. In all other forms of production, there is a conflict between the supply of these requirements, since excessive or deficient amounts of one results in an imbalance of one or both of the ...