RT300 Root Trainers

A.G.A. root trainers are 312cc volume, roots trained to the bottom are therefore almost 130mm into the substrate when planted. This is significantly deeper than can be achieved from pot based reeds plants. The benefits of the RT 300, as we have shown, are evident.

The Advantages

• Easy to handle and distribute
• Tidier to use on site, no pots left to blow around.
• Easier to “de-pot” than a meshed pot and will not damage the root system.
• Planting is made simpler too. The ergonomical, conical shape of the root trainer avoids trying to fit, “a square pot into a round hole”.

There is a significant reduction in labour costs.

All of our Phragmites (along with all of our aquatic plants) are grown entirely in our unique peat free aquatic compost.

We use only U.K. native provenance seed and more typically (subject to contract) local provenance where specified.

Over 1,000,000 reeds may be needed annually to satisfy the market for reed bed schemes throughout the U.K.We are the only company with the recourses to supply these large quantities of Phragmites australis (Common Reed) and other species. Whether required for major projects or for smaller water treatment systems you need a reliable supply. Price, quality and service is, second to none.

WATER TREATMENT TECHNOLOGY Reed Beds and Floating Reed Beds.

Reed beds are an effective and long term solution to the treatment of effluent emanating from wastewater systems or ground water discharge. They can consist of a lined void planted with wetland plants or cells of floating islands anchored together over the discharge flow area. Either way they are constructed, plants can only function while alive and vigorous, which means a good root systems, this is why A.G.A. plants are your best guarantee for rapid and effective performance.

Pre-vegetated Plant pallets treatment systems.

The use of RT300’s introduces the reeds root system directly to the very bottom of the pallet enabling them to penetrate below the coir faster than pot grown reeds. Root trainer planted pallets start work almost immediately after installation.

• More vigorous plants
• Enhanced root system
• Reduced plant mortality
• Outdoor propagated plants
• No damaged roots
• Easer to plant
• Range of species
• Less bulk to handle
• Lower haulage costs
• Low environmental impact
• Less rubbish for disposal

Our vegetated pallets are often the initial reed supporting vehicle used in waste water.