How to Support Rooting and Root Growth in Plants?
Root boosters, or root stimulators, allow us to give nature a helping hand exactly where it most affects the final yield. A rich root system is undoubtedly the foundation of any abundant harvest. So how to choose the right "root stimulator" and what else is a root booster good for? That's what this post will discuss!
Roots and rootlets are the entry gate for all uptake of water, nutrients and minerals. A developed system of healthy white primary roots and secondary rootlets is therefore the most important aspect observable directly on the plant that you need to keep fully under control from the beginning to the end of the cultivation cycle! Among other things, quality nutrition, the microclimate inside the grow tent or regular watering also play their role...
In modern horticulture, however, there are proven methods to significantly accelerate growth of plant roots, and additionally, for example, to increase the success rate of rooting cuttings.
Growers and gardeners around the world widely use more or less sophisticated root boosters for this purpose, whether they are organic (bio) root boosters, or supplementary mineral-based fertilizers.
A good root stimulator is an irreplaceable aid during the first weeks of development of any plant species when cultivating herbs or agricultural crops both in indoor and outdoor conditions.
Boosters also accelerate metabolic and biochemical processes occurring inside the plant, thereby stimulating its overall development from the very beginning and allowing each grower to achieve higher yields in even shorter time.
Our customers' experiences and our own speak clearly: without using root boosters you will hardly achieve massive roots and the juicy fruits or abundant flowering associated with them.
Another insight you can use when buying a suitable root booster, which falls into the category of supplementary fertilizers, is to ideally use it together with the base nutrition from the same manufacturer. This will achieve maximum synergy of active ingredients.
How do plant roots work and how do they respond to root boosters?
Surprisingly crucial is the very presence and vitality of lateral roots, which absorb nutrients through their surface. Root hairs take care of the intake of oxygen and other microscopic substances. A healthy and branched root ball thus pairs only with a sufficiently aerated substrate. Most root boosters offer universal use for any of the growing media, whether you grow your plants using hydroponic or aeroponic systems, or stick to cultivation in soil, or in coco substrates. In all cases, their use will not only achieve explosive root and rootlet growth, but will also significantly support the plant's immune system, making it more resistant to stress, diseases, molds or pests.
Our TIP: A very popular and field-proven combination is root booster + enzymes. From the separate article you will immediately understand why.
How to choose a root booster?
Pay above all attention to the content of the essential nutrients N-P-K. This varies between manufacturers and products and also affects the overall EC level in the irrigation solution. EC in the feed. For example, Atami Rootbastic contains a lot of basic nutrients. On the other hand, ATA Rootfast from the same brand contains very few basic nutrients and is used only during the first two weeks of the cultivation cycle. Among the best root boosters there is certainly the popular Canna Rhizotonic, whether in mineral or purely organic form.
Support for the plant's root system? CANNA (BIO) Rhizotonic supplementary fertilizers are a Dutch premium class that thousands of growers swear by.
They are among those boosters that contain almost no nitrogen, phosphorus or potassium and are built on a completely different basis. Their advantage is that, in addition to the vegetative phase, you can safely use them during the flowering period. It is also worth mentioning HESI Root Complex, which is available in many volume variants and reliably activates beneficial microorganisms in substrates for better absorption of fertilizers.
If you are interested in support for rooting and plant growth, do not hesitate to contact us with any question. We will also be happy to help you choose the ideal root booster. Write to us at info@higarden.cz. We look forward to your inquiries!
- BioNova X-cell booster - stimulator from the first day of planting!
- Canna Rhizotonic
- Perlite
- Atami Rootbastic