RootThru Weed Barrier benefits

Plant your seeds on it and watch them grow through it

Permeable to air, water, and plant roots from above, but controls weeds below
No need to cut holes in this weed barrier for your plants
Finally, an alternative to hand weeding and herbicides for narrowly spaced plants
Eco-friendly and contains 100% USDA certified biobased content
A certified commercially compostable product
Patent pending and proudly made in the USA

How does the RootThru Weed Barrier work?

RootThru is not like other weed barriers. With RootThru, you plant your seeds directly on the barrier and watch them grow and root through it. To install and begin growing in the RootThru system, follow these simple steps.

Prepare the soil

Prepare soil flat for broadcast seeding or create ridges/furrows for planting in rows (recommended method). Lay RootThru with white side up and brown side down. Add water to form RootThru to surface and prepare it for seeds.

The first step in the RootThru Weed Barrier system is to apply to the soil and wet.

Plant and apply compost

Broadcast seeds on flat RootThru surface or plant in rows in the prepared furrows directly on the barrier or into a thin layer of compost/potting mix (recommended method). Cover seeds with compost/potting mix and water.

The second step in the RootThru Weed Barrier system is to add compost or other weed free growing media on top of the barrier.

Weed less, harvest more

Water daily on top of the RootThru barrier until plants have germinated and started to root through the barrier. Enjoy less hand weeding throughout the season and a hassle-free harvest!

The third step in the RootThru Weed Barrier system is to harvest crops.

Examples of plants that can be grown on the RootThru Weed Barrier.

How is the RootThru Weed Barrier made?

RootThru Weed Barrier is a composite geotextile fabric made from two sustainable, plant-based materials. We've combined the benefits of each material through our proprietary, non-chemical bonding process to deliver the unique opportunity to grow seeds directly through an effective weed barrier.

Brown side

This side is made from sustainably-sourced paper and retains moisture for germinating seeds while excluding light and controlling weeds early in the season.

Apply with this side facing down.

White side

This side is made from polylactic acid (PLA), which is a nonsynthetic, renewable plant-based product. PLA is durable and provides longer-lasting weed control.

Apply with this side facing up.

Testimonials

We started testing the RootThru Weed Barrier on farms and gardens in Minnesota and Nebraska beginning in July 2023. Here's what early adopters are saying about RootThru.

Arugula growing in rows on top of the RootThru Weed Barrier.

"We used RootThru Weed Barrier to plant arugula and we had an excellent experience with the product. RootThru beds were maintenance free for our farmers and we didn't pull any weeds."

Haytham Ibrahim, community farmer in New Hope, MN

RootThru Weed Barrier Availability

RootThru Weed Barrier is currently available to purchase in the following roll sizes on Amazon:

Please contact us below or send us an email for wholesale pricing details and purchase inquiries.

A product image of a RootThru Weed Barrier roll.

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