根ね鉢ばち

noun

root ball; root clump

Refers to the mass of roots and soil that comes out when a potted plant is removed from its container. Common in gardening and horticulture contexts.

• 植うえ替かえのときは、根ね鉢ばちを崩くずさないようにそっと鉢はちから抜ぬいてください。

  When repotting, gently remove the plant from the pot so as not to break the root ball.

• 根ね鉢ばちがしっかりしている苗なえは、植うえ付つけ後ごの活かっ着ちゃくが良よい。

  Seedlings with a firm root ball establish well after planting.