Pilot pot for wood grow boxes

[Bonsai_Bentley]

Wouldn't you want the burnt sides on the insides to slow rot? Unless it's just for the aesthetics.

That's what I do which is why I got the big torch. Doing it by hand with the little plumber's torch takes too long. It's fun, but it's time I could be spending on other bonsai duties.

 

[Bonsai_Bentley]

I did a little experiment. I didn’t like the pale wood color so I was exploring quick methods to darken the outside of these grow pots. Granted these are not supposed to last but what’s bonsai without a little flair? I think I like the idea of lightly burning the outside of the Doug fir wood so that it gives a nice pattern with the grain. Not so sure about staining.

I'm clearly a fan of the burning lol