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[RosterMan]

@Lesso Is that site the same that gave you the superman on the bowl

 

[Lesso]

@Lesso Is that site the same that gave you the superman on the bowl

Yes

 

[Lesso]

Yeah I got one. Tell AI Weedhopper is living in hell with 3 digit temperatures.
Reminds me of the Twilight zone episode. The Midnight Sun

 

[RosterMan]

lol

 

[NewbOldster]

Chat gpt response....
Differentiating between healthy and unhealthy root balls in cannabis plants is crucial for ensuring optimal growth and yield. Here are some tips to help you identify the health of root balls in cannabis plants grown in 5-gallon containers:

1. **Color**:
- **Healthy**: White or tan-colored roots indicate good health.
- **Unhealthy**: Brown, gray, or dark-colored roots often signify rot or disease.

2. **Smell**:
- **Healthy**: Should have an earthy smell.
- **Unhealthy**: A foul or rotting smell is an indicator of root rot or a bacterial problem.

3. **Texture**:
- **Healthy**: Roots should be firm to the touch.
- **Unhealthy**: Soft, mushy, or slimy roots are a sign of rot or disease.

4. **Structure**:
- **Healthy**: You'll want to see a network of fine, hair-like roots throughout the medium. This signifies a well-developed root system.
- **Unhealthy**: Sparse or clumped roots might indicate poor growth conditions or disease.

5. **Root Bound**:
- **Healthy**: While a dense network of roots is good, they shouldn't be excessively wound around the root ball's exterior.
- **Unhealthy**: If the roots are circling the root ball and there's more root than soil, the plant is likely root-bound, meaning it's outgrown its container and can suffer from stress.

6. **Pests and Diseases**:
- **Healthy**: No visible signs of pests or diseases.
- **Unhealthy**: Look out for pests like fungus gnats, root aphids, or nematodes. Signs of disease could include discolored or decaying roots.

7. **Growth Medium**:
- **Healthy**: The medium should be moist but not waterlogged.
- **Unhealthy**: Soggy, compacted, or hard-to-wet mediums can cause root issues. The ideal medium will allow for good air and water retention.

To maintain healthy root balls:

- Ensure proper watering: Overwatering or underwatering can cause stress and root problems.
- Use well-aerated soil or medium that drains well.
- Consider using beneficial microbes or mycorrhizae to help protect and strengthen the root system.
- Monitor pH levels to ensure they are in the optimal range (typically between 6.0 - 7.0 for soil and 5.5 - 6.5 for hydroponics).
- Avoid transplanting too frequently or too infrequently.

Always remember that a healthy root system is crucial for the overall health and productivity of your cannabis plants. If the roots are healthy, it'll often reflect in the plant's above-ground growth and yield.

This is my first grow. I have two plants side by side in a big (roughly 5 gallon) wooden barrel style pot I got at Home Depot. Aside from pulling them up, I have no way of seeing the root ball, or determining what condition it's in until I harvest (if any) and dump the bucket out, is that correct?

I see lots of folks here who seem to keep meticulous notes - is that the path I need to go from start to finish, then see what the roots look like at the end of the plant's life cycle? I transplanted two each, 3-4 inch (seed-unknown) seedlings from peet seeding pots into raised bed generic soil, and I've done nothing but water them since. Zero nutrients at all, though I've thought about maybe adding a quarter-or-half-dose of Osmocote Plus just for shRits and grins.

It's inside, under an LED shop light in the garage. It's projected to hit 100F today outside, but the somewhat-conditioned air in my garage is around 80, while two different thermometers in the grow soil show pretty consistent temps of around 70, so far this summer.

I'm out nothing but the dirt and the bucket if I kill it, so there's that. This is also my first weed forum, and the tech involved today is pretty amazing, if not a tad overwhelming for a new, first-time grower.

Thanks for the response and the info, Lesso!

 

[Lesso]

Yeah you won't see the roots till you harvest or transplant usually. And keeping notes or a journal will help you keep track of what's working or not. Most of your other parameters sound good. Might need more light

 

[SubmarineGirl]

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How do you get the pictures. I can only get text but it’s pretty cool

 

[Lesso]

How do you get the pictures. I can only get text but it’s pretty cool

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