Hollatchaboy
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I get them at the surface....
But it's in a sip, where the surface is covered and always moist.
But it's in a sip, where the surface is covered and always moist.
Why can I see roots at the top of my soil
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Hollatchaboy
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Lol yea, it probably doesn't hurt.
twentyeight.threefive
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That means you aren't giving it enough water. The pot should be thoroughly soaked and left to dry. Then it's watered again when dry.
New weed grower
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I'm definitely convinced it's a root after having another look.
What do you think is wrong with the roots? Looks nice and white to me, no discolouration or anything.
New weed grower
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I water when I think the pot feels lighter, to be fair I might not be a very good judge. I do have a moisture meter but half afraid of sticking in and out incase I damage roots.
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bam0813
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It wont damage roots but it most likely wont give you accurate readings. Use feel
Hollatchaboy
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It's hard to tell from the pic. The one, if it's a root, looks ok, but the others, if they're roots, look air pruned.
New weed grower
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Ok will do. Would you suggest I let it dry out, after it's watering today and give it as much water it needs until I see runoff?
New weed grower
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No anything else that's in the picture is just crap that was in the soil. There was only the 1 root showing, I've covered it up with some soil now. Luckily I check them at least 3 times a day so I see anything pretty soon.
Hollatchaboy
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You're good then. Ime, you get them at the surface, when you top dress and mulch.
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Lagged
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^ This
Lordhooha
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I have roots all through a 30 gal pot on one of my mothers. Today I’ll be pullin her out and cutting off most of the roots and giving her fresh soil to grow into. Don’t worry about damaging them. Plus those meters are junk.
twentyeight.threefive
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I feel like this is said over and over but here it is again.
Water when the pot is dry. Water until the pot is thoroughly soaked. Water slow, take your time so the entire soil gets wet. Water until you have runoff, more than just a couple drops. Don't water again until the pot is dry.
If you are having trouble judging when the pot is dry and you have an extra identical pot and soil it will help. Take the extra pot and fill it with soil. This empty pot with just soil will be your reference pot. Pick it up and judge it's weight. Don't water the pot with the plant until it feels like the reference pot.
After you water pick up the watered pot just for an idea of what it weighs wet. There should be a very clear difference between the wet pot and dry pot.
GL
meangreengrowinmachine
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This yes
Tommy 2 Tokes
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Because you have a kickass root system don't sweat it
New weed grower
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Ok that's helpful, thanks. Filling another pot for reference is genius
can't fail with that method.
New weed grower
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Oh cool. I assumed they shouldn't get air or light. Not worried about it now.