Blocking roots with screen????

I,grow in diy tubs that use a pvc manifold to spray onto the roots.
A hose runs down through a hole in the tub to the resvoir and pump.
In the past my tubs were big enough that i could handle the roots growing down into the res. As long as i look the pumps and move them away from the roots from time to time..


Well now im in smaller tubs and resevoirs with less verticle space.

I was wondering what would happen if i pulled the root mass up into the top tub and laid a piece of screen across the hole....

How might this affect my growth?
If they cant grow down, will the roots still grow since they're still getting wet?

From a previous grow to give you an idea

They're not going to grow because they're rotting.

athlete said:

They're not going to grow because they're rotting.

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Rotting? They've never rotted before my friend.

This is a pic of the root ball that was in my res from a previous grow. No root rot. Question is what if that was in the tub above where it's hollow?? With a screen preventing penetration to the res.

i cant see a reason why it would matter, the rootballl ill just get thicker as far as i can see

go go kid said:

i cant see a reason why it would matter, the rootballl ill just get thicker as far as i can see

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You think so? I guess im,worried about gravity... If i put the screen in they wont be able to grow downward.. Theyd still be showered with nutes though

Well shit, i did it