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NE Arkansas

Roughly how big of a root system do the mater plants put out? I see some people talking about tilling around the plants but I don't want to get too close and damage any roots.

6/17/2018 11:17:46 PM

Ely Mn

Nooo!!! Don't do it!
They have a good root system.

6/18/2018 7:17:49 PM

Bloomington, IN USA

They will send roots out in all directions & they tend to be fairly superficial in rich topsoil.
I definitely do not recommend tilling about plants.
On my grafted plants at the end of the season, some of those roots can be 8-10’ long.

6/18/2018 9:07:45 PM

Central NY

Bah...till em right under...

6/19/2018 10:12:01 PM

NE Arkansas

Lol thanks guys... Well except porkchop... I prefer walk boards and hand weeding

6/20/2018 11:16:56 PM