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castewalpha

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• Jan 25, 2007

• #1

I repotted my plants about a week ago in clear rubbermaid containers. Now I am wondering if light will affect the roots? If so i can cover the containers.

 

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leafwrapper

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• Jan 25, 2007

• #2

i like clear cups cuz u can see the progression of the roots thru the soil, altho some are against see thru containers.

 

dursky

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• Jan 25, 2007

• #3

I heard you are not to use clear... and i cant for the life of me remember the reason.

 

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leafwrapper

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• Jan 25, 2007

• #4

some peeps say the roots become distracted by the light passing thru the cup, tho ive never had that problem.

 

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nightfun

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• Jan 25, 2007

• #5

SWIM used clear containers and had a problem with roots not growing. Since that time, SWIM uses black 3 gal bags, which keep the roots in darkness

 

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castewalpha

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• Jan 25, 2007

• #6

thanks for the help guys. I''m gonna cover the containers.

 

babygro

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• Jan 25, 2007

• #7

castewalpha said:

I repotted my plants about a week ago in clear rubbermaid containers. Now I am wondering if light will affect the roots? If so i can cover the containers.

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Don't use clear containers! The light damages the roots - cover them up.