What to do about roots growing out of your drain hole

I have roots coming out of the bottom of my 6 gallon bucket drain holes. What shoul I do about this?

still vegging ? transplant to bigger pot..flowering? leave her be

Nothing. It will air prune itself, and the plant will have plenty of other viable roots to grow with.

agreed. just leave them alone and they will air prune themselves. just because you have roots showing doesn't mean you are ready for a transplant yet.

same as and think you have got the answer you was looking for.............. good look mr

One thing, if your using store bought pots and the drain holes are on the side, search for pots with the drain holes on the bottom, if you're making them yourself than never mind.

Thank you for the input everyone. I will just let my babies continue as they are.

ScoobyDoobyDoo said:

agreed. just leave them alone and they will air prune themselves. just because you have roots showing doesn't mean you are ready for a transplant yet.

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I also agree, agree

T.H.Cammo said:

This goes for any other noobies who may read this as well.

Next time you fill a pot with soil, cover over the drain holes with little pieces (about 2" or 3" square) of window screen materiel before you add the soil. This will also stop the medium from leaking out the bottom and making a mess. You can use almost anything for this, in the past I have even used old, cut up, T-Shirts.

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Great post man. Honestly sounds so obvious but i have never really had this problem before. + rep man

T.H.Cammo said:

This goes for any other noobies who may read this as well.

Next time you fill a pot with soil, cover over the drain holes with little pieces (about 2" or 3" square) of window screen materiel before you add the soil. This will also stop the medium from leaking out the bottom and making a mess. You can use almost anything for this, in the past I have even used old, cut up, T-Shirts.

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This has been helpful to this noobie. I am going to start some party cups and let them stay in the cups all the way through till harvest. Thought the roots might become a problem.... but now I have a prevention. Thanks for the info.