ISO - Anderson flats

[Maiden69]

Ryan was talking about the trees from Randy, and he said that if he was going to place any of them into an Anderson flat he would build a wooden frame around them. I think they are a set it and forget it kinda thing. Place it flat on the ground and don't move the tree. I use Rootpouch in my grow bed, the tree itself is in bonsai inorganic soil, but the bags are placed in an above ground planter full of wood mulch. The escape roots grab a hold of the mulch and stabilize the tree. This will be the first year I will lift them up to work the roots and move into bigger bags, or move them into bonsai pots. On small trees I fold the side of the pouch outwards to make it a little more solid, then place them on top of a tile to support the bottom.

 

[August44]

You might or might not find this amazing, but very soon after I sent an email to Anderson Pots about what I was looking for, The owner called me up. Really nice guy by the way. He said he used to make a pot like I was asking for that was 15" X 15" X 8", but they didn't sell well so he sold all of them and did not make any more. He sent me a couple of them and the trays that he made for them also. He said he would make another run if he had enough interest. To me, they are perfect for what I'm looking for with larger/deeper Yamadori. I have a pallet sold for him with one call. They are very sturdy and built strong. I would have no problem putting a large tree and the soil and moving them around using the lips for carrying. Any interest from folks on here? All orders would go through Anderson Pots of course.

 

[Abhishek Dasgupta]

You might or might not find this amazing, but very soon after I sent an email to Anderson Pots about what I was looking for, The owner called me up. Really nice guy by the way. He said he used to make a pot like I was asking for that was 15" X 15" X 8", but they didn't sell well so he sold all of them and did not make any more. He sent me a couple of them and the trays that he made for them also. He said he would make another run if he had enough interest. To me, they are perfect for what I'm looking for with larger/deeper Yamadori. I have a pallet sold for him with one call. They are very sturdy and built strong. I would have no problem putting a large tree and the soil and moving them around using the lips for carrying. Any interest from folks on here? All orders would go through Anderson Pots of course.

I think you should start a thread on this one . Am sure many of us would love to get hands on something like these

 

[August44]

I think you should start a thread on this one . Am sure many of us would love to get hands on something like these

Not sure how to do that but will give it a try. Good idea!

 

[August44]

New thread "Anderson Pots" started.

 

[bonsaiDerek]

Hi ,

I don’t need a pack and only looking for 2-3 Anderson flats that are 5 inch deep . Is anyone interested in selling them and I can Buy them ? Am in Minnesota and we don’t get Anderson flats locally

Regards,
Abhishek

are you near the twin cities? if so i would be willing to split a case with you, or sell you a few from a case

 

[August]

Hi ,

I don’t need a pack and only looking for 2-3 Anderson flats that are 5 inch deep . Is anyone interested in selling them and I can Buy them ? Am in Minnesota and we don’t get Anderson flats locally

Regards,
Abhishek

Have you tried any local hydroponics stores? I'm not sure how available that is in Minnesota (Coloradan here, and we have about one ever square mile, haha) but I can usually find a wide variety of nursery supplies retailed in them that would otherwise only be available whole sale. Just gotta sort through the very expensive "plant" soil and the very expensive "plant" fertilizer to find them

 

[Abhishek Dasgupta]

are you near the twin cities? if so i would be willing to split a case with you, or sell you a few from a case

Yes I am . Just messaged you privately .

 

[Abhishek Dasgupta]

Have you tried any local hydroponics stores? I'm not sure how available that is in Minnesota (Coloradan here, and we have about one ever square mile, haha) but I can usually find a wide variety of nursery supplies retailed in them that would otherwise only be available whole sale. Just gotta sort through the very expensive "plant" soil and the very expensive "plant" fertilizer to find them

That is an amazing suggestion . I shall try and visit a few places and see . I remember getting my pond baskets from hydroponics store

 

[milehigh_7]

I am not out to steel this post, but talking about Anderson flats, does anyone know where I can get a grow pot around 12-14" square, and 8-10" deep? A lot of us collect yamadori that have roots that will not fit in a 5" deep flat. I know a lot of people build boxes for these trees, but something already made would be nice. One can use the bigger nursery pots, but they need to be cut down etc, etc. Wish Anderson would make some.

Anywhere that sells pond baskets.

 

[milehigh_7]

Y'all nothing better than strainers from the dollar store for smaller trees!

 

[August44]

Y'all nothing better than strainers from the dollar store for smaller trees!

I have collected trees, some of them pretty big. I have been told that the pond baskets/strainers don't go that big and that the substrate dries out to fast with our hot summer temps and low humidity.

 

[milehigh_7]

I have collected trees, some of them pretty big. I have been told that the pond baskets/strainers don't go that big and that the substrate dries out to fast with our hot summer temps and low humidity.

I have done it in Las Vegas/Phoenix in strainers for about 25 years. Temps up to 120F+ humidity 5% and less. It is actually helps a great deal as roots actually boil when there is water in the bottom of a pot. I'll find a pic and show you what roots look like when grown this way. You do need it to fit them however.

 

[milehigh_7]

I have collected trees, some of them pretty big. I have been told that the pond baskets/strainers don't go that big and that the substrate dries out to fast with our hot summer temps and low humidity.

Here's a little fella in a pond basket from Lowe's the basket was 12x12 the tree had about a 6" base at this point. Sadly I killed it being overly aggressive but that's another story.

 

[August44]

Here's a little fella in a pond basket from Lowe's the basket was 12x12 the tree had about a 6" base at this point. Sadly I killed it being overly aggressive but that's another story.

What size mesh do the pond baskets have? I don't know how you grow anything but cactus down there in that heat. You must really be limited of what you can grow. I thought about moving down ur way awhile back but the heat thing was a killer for me. I would like to move somewhere affordable that is a little warmer in the winter than where I live. I'll look at pond baskets next time I go to Boise.

 

[milehigh_7]

What size mesh do the pond baskets have? I don't know how you grow anything but cactus down there in that heat. You must really be limited of what you can grow. I thought about moving down ur way awhile back but the heat thing was a killer for me. I would like to move somewhere affordable that is a little warmer in the winter than where I live. I'll look at pond baskets next time I go to Boise.

Honestly, you would be surprised. For many plants, the trick is keeping the root zone cool and damp not wet. That and morning sun only. One good thing is I can leave my tropicals outside all winter!

 

[Mikecheck123]

https://stuewe.com/product/15-75-anderson-deep-propagation-flat/

I buy several at a time, reasonable price. multiple options on the steuwe site.

These have been an absolute game changer, but not because of planting anything in them--they keep all my little pots organized!

 

[GreatLakesBrad]

Strong stacking potential for sure I use extra ones for things like string for ROR, wire, etc. when I'm working in different spots.

These have been an absolute game changer, but not because of planting anything in them--they keep all my little pots organized!