How aggressive are the roots? How far from the foundation and sewer line do they need to be planted?
602087
I have only had them one season so far and they do not grow at the rate they are purported to. I did not plant them near the foundation or sewer line so I really couldn't tell you.
602088
Royal Empress Tree - Paulownia Follow this link and plant away from sewer lines. Far away. *____ thats the website.. Planting Instructions for Royal Empress Trees - Life123 **if you can't click on this . just type in what i have this will take you to your answers.
1402044
Not aware of any down sides..We live in a very rural setting, short pipe run to the septic tank and the radials are fairly short and the soil offers good drainage. Not sure how it would work such as in Texas where the soil is hard packed clay or caleche (sp).
2243347
I haven't planted mine yet. Sometime I have trouble starting them too. I had one that took a year to come up. I have sandy soil which i think they like. May be start them in pots for protection and let them seed naturally where you want then to go. I know they don't transplant well.
2157525
I left them in for 4 weeks and had 4-7 inch roots. At that time I added them to my garden
1764350
I have these in a 12 inch hanging pot in potting soil that is about 8 inches deep. It is in a southwestern exposure window with sun in the afternoon, if we have sun, we are in Chicago and we water it about every other day, just a little bit each time. We keep the soil moist but not real wet. No special water just water from Lake Michigan. This is a fun plant as the leaves open and close each day. Fun!
1657486
The tines are only about four inches long, but if you move the the already-tilled soil and then till again, you can get a lot deeper than that. It doesn't cut the roots but that's something you can do yourself as you come upon them.
762064
we could not use this because our roots are in the pipe line not our septic tank. Sorry we cannot help you.
2171070
I am no expert. I planted mine in a pot for a month than moved them outside. They are doing great
1773528
Sometimes the soil will want to sift out. In these cases, just have a hose ready to dampen the soil and you'll be fine. I'm in St Pete living on the dune that is Pinellas county.
820165
Your clones need roots first. Once they do use the voodoo and again when repotting!Also Add when plants go to bloom! Good Growing to All.
704554
Strawberry are pretty shallow roots. Put enough compost and soil should be fine. I had tomato, peppers and squash. They did great
1417791
They're not too heavy...even the big one filled and planted...you can pick it up and move it anyway. But they do have drainage holes so if you're going to use them inside, you'll need something under them to catch any water overflow.
1300339
Already started. Need to loosen soil to about 8-10 inches all sides, then pick out (very tiny, fragile-looking) roots withe toothpick or the like, then plant. Seedlings were nicely pACKED
1095491
I planted 5 seeds and so far one has poked up through the soil. I live in So Calif and have kept them wet. The best way to grow these plants is to buy comfrey roots, but nobody wants to ship comfrey roots to Ca. :(
170781
The soil stops right at the holes. The roots grow down into the water. I would suggest you use smaller tomatoes or buy stronger netting, the plastic one does not hold up the plant.
1910960
I believe they are closer to two inches. BTW, the raised garden was great and I plan to reuse it this year.
566327
I live in Colorado foothills (5200 feet) and this was second attempt. It was not successful, they started well last year but all failed to come up this year. I believe winter kill, but not sure. I used planting directions from Ohio State, trenched an about 6 inches deep.