Leaving some exposed roots at top of soil?

[guest3871]

Hi all,

I just wanted to see what anyone thought about leaving some roots exposed at the top of the soil, from when you up-pot, for example. As if you have put too much soil in the bottom of the new pot and some of the rootball is above the height of the pot.

Is this a problem, or not really?

I notice that some of the roots that are visible above the soil are hardened and turn greenish.

Should i bury them deeper?

Thanks.

 

[TB Gardens]

It's good! Called air roots - these roots will turn harder & green like you said, being exposed to the air allows the entire root zone to maintain a more optimal moisture level.

 

[homebrew420]

No worries on that one. Just giviing them allittle more room for roots at the bottom. Good luck

Peace

 

[guest3871]

Thanks for the help.

So, it doesn't matter if there is roughly 1/4 above the ground? lol

 

[Norkali]

Ahhh, probably not....especially since you've already transplanted it, digging her/him back up and re-burying would probably not be worth the stress than if you just left it be.

 

[guest3871]

thanks norkali, but i wasn't thinking of digging anything back up.

 

[h.h.]

I know that's the correct way to plant a tree, having the top roots exposed. I've wondered about MJ but can't really tell any difference. Mulch is a good thing though. Just don't smother them.

 

[TB Gardens]

Like I said, it's a good thing - this allows your roots to breathe more effectively all the way down the root zone. Thus creating a healthier root zone while also better maintaining moisture levels in the container.

If you use mulch, just keep it far away from the stalk. Mulch helps hold moisture in, so if it's too close to the stalk you'll be asking for stem rot & a host of other pathogens to work their way in. Unless your outside with low humidity & precipitation, I don't see much use for mulch in doors. If the goal is to evenly disperse water during feedings, use coco as a top dressing, it will accomplish it better.

 

[h.h.]

The further you get away from using chemicals, the more important mulch is in maintaining your soil. Do keep it away from the stem. If I mulch to any depth, I put a ring of *diatomaceous earth* around the stem keeping it dry and keeping decomposing microbes away as well. Keep the mulch light and airy. Even indoors, if you want microlife, it's important to keep the soil surface moist and active. Mulch is good for that.
*Read the posts on DE first before use*

 

[festivus]

I'm not so sure about this... in my current grow, I ran out of dirt on my last up-pot of a Deep Strawberry Diesel. 2 weeks later she started throwing male flowers, and I had to move her outside. I made sure the grow bag was full, and haven't seen any more balls for the week she's been outside. I know strawberry d is prone to throw mixed flowers, so I'm wondering if this was genetic or were the male flowers a stress response? The 3 other DSD's are totally stable.