chemphlegm
Well-Known Member
Here is a plant I harvested today. This is why I’m now adding perlite.
Lots of roots at the bottom of the pot, but they didn’t seem to spread out. Like they went straight to the bottom and curled up.
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if they were in that pot growing a little longer-after the transplant into it- the roots would have made it to the twirl. given longer veg time and the whole dirt ball would have been one plug with no loose dirt, all about the time. not sure what dirt you use but you're right perlite will not hurt it. it will provide faster drainage increased oxygen in the root zone and an overwaterer buffer.
your dirt looks pretty healthy btw