whats bareroot plants?

Question

whats bareroot plants?

Answer 1

I've been told by my nursery guy that this is the plant, tree, shrub only with the bare root and no soil or pot, which is the method most mail order and even some local plants are being sold. He said it has to do with avoiding bacteria and disease and not transferring pests and their eggs. I'm sure if you go online to the arbor day foundation, they will explain it more thoroughly to you.

Answer 2

Bare root plants are dug up and then resold without being potted. Example are bare root roses that are sold before they put on foliage. Here is an article that explains everything you ever wanted to know about the topic and probably a little more.;)



http://www.californiagardenclubs.org/html/bareroot.html

Answer 3

A plant that has been treated for propagnation (like a cutting of a shrub etc and has developped new roots



Here is a pic

http://www.nwcb.wa.gov/weed_info/plant_images/him.kw.roots3.jpg

Answer 4

a plant with roots, but no soil. They are typically sold online or by mail order because they are easier to send. Have no fear, they typically grow very well.