Abstract: A container-grown seedling protective device includes a flexible expanse including an array of generally cylindrical pods or pockets, each pod in the array of pods configured for holding a container-grown seedling root ball therein. Each pod is configured for holding a single seedling therein separate from one or more adjacent seedling root balls held by adjacent pockets, and each of the plural pods is detachably connected to an adjacent one of the plural pockets by a frangible web extending therebetween. Each pod can be perforated in at least a bottom region thereof to provide permeability and each pod can be infused with fertilizer of the like.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a container-grown seedling protective device includes laying down contiguous lengths of first and second laminar sheets; positioning an array of seedlings therebetween; and sealing the first and second laminar sheets along a congruent edge thereof and along the spaced-apart seams between the seedlings to form individuated pockets, each configured to receive therein a root ball. An alternative method for manufacturing a protective device for container-grown seedlings comprises positioning a plurality of spaced rods of defined length between contiguous lengths of first and second laminar films; adhering the first and second films to form a seam along a congruent edge thereof and along plural spaced apart seams between the rods, the plural spaced-apart seams extending from the congruent edge, thereby to form a contiguous laminate; and removing the rods from between the seams to form individuated substantially sealed plural pockets.

Abstract: A container-grown seedling protective device includes a flexible expanse including an array of generally cylindrical pods or pockets, each pod in the array of pods configured for holding a container-grown seedling root ball therein. Each pod is configured for holding a single seedling therein separate from one or more adjacent seedling root balls held by adjacent pockets, and each of the plural pods is detachably connected to an adjacent one of the plural pockets by a frangible web extending therebetween. Each pod can be perforated in at least a bottom region thereof to provide permeability and each pod can be infused with fertilizer of the like.