Air pots

[Jezbong]

I'm not sure where exactly to put this question so here it goes.
First time I'm using air pots, but I made it a habit to always empty the runoff trays.
As I was doing it today, I noticed some rather long roots coming out at the bottom of the pot.

I was under the impression the air pots would 'air prune' the roots?
Growing in normal soil (Biobizz Lightmix) should that matter :

 

[Death The Cultivator]

I'm not sure where exactly to put this question so here it goes.
First time I'm using air pots, but I made it a habit to always empty the runoff trays.
As I was doing it today, I noticed some rather long roots coming out at the bottom of the pot.

I was under the impression the air pots would 'air prune' the roots?
Growing in normal soil (Biobizz Lightmix) should that matter :

If the environment is moist enough the roots won't prune.

 

[Jezbong]

Meaning the humidity is too high?
Meter reads around 65% (but I don't trust it too much).

 

[Death The Cultivator]

Meaning the humidity is too high?
Meter reads around 65% (but I don't trust it too much).

Means the area around those roots is moist. Not a bad thing unless you smell or see rot. They happen frequently in Coco coir where the medium stays moist, underneath the pots can be mats of roots with the right conditions.

The airports aren't going to necessarily prune all the roots but prevent plants from becoming root bound.

 

[Jezbong]

Aha I see.
Ok, thanks. I feel a little less worried. Maybe I should stop lifting up the pots tho.. so I don't damage them every time?

 

[popeyesailorman]

You can put a shim under an edge of the pot to keep it from forming a seal to hold the perfect moisture for roots to grow in. Or not.

 

[Death The Cultivator]

Aha I see.
Ok, thanks. I feel a little less worried. Maybe I should stop lifting up the pots tho.. so I don't damage them every time?

I wouldn't worry. I prefer to not have them sit in runoff. Placing them on a pvc frame is cheap.

 

[automan2]

Airpots have been my choice for years for ease of handling and excellent results. Proper loading is necessary but a breeze after that. I always position the bottom of the airpot about 1-1.5 inches from the bottom and never let them sit in runoff.

 

[LandShark]

It looks like you have the bottom grid to low in the body. When I got mine it said to put the bottom grid "two dimples" up from the bottom. Give that a shot, I'm pretty sure that will solve your problem.