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What is a "hidden mysteries of plants - their roots!" to clay pot gardeners is an everyday sight to growers smart enough to grow plants in clear planters like these recycled pop/soda bottle planters.
As these photos demonstrate, plant roots do not have an aversion to light. It is an urban myth and a horticultural myth. Ah, sweet mystery of (plant) life.
There is no better way to learn and teach plant science and physiology than growing plants in clear sub-irrigated planters (SIPs) like these. You can clearly see the condition of the plants root system and the status of soil moisture. It is no mystery with these planters.
Opaque clay and plastic pots are plant killers in the hands of many neophyte gardeners because of the vitally important "hidden mysteries".
Following is the "hidden mysteries" excerpt from my email inbox.
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