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Hello, I am a first time grower and feel as though I am doing all correct in my growing process, I am having a little difficulty with my indoor plants as my roots have escaped out the water drain holes. They are about 4 weeks old in the veg growing process. Let me know ideas or if there is more needed to do to help a newbie in there first run. All helpful answer is greatly appreciated. I just switched light cycle yesterday from 18/6 to 12/12. There is a few pictures:

Nothing to worry about. It just means your roots are healthy doing what they're supposed to do. The plants look small enough that I dont think they're root bound or anything. Looking good!

Good call flipping right now, I would with that plant count/space. Nice job congrats on the first grow! Ask away with any questions you may have, lots of nice people here willing to help. Welcome to roll it up!

Best wishes for your grow! welcome to RIU!!

Its not really an issue. If you want to avoid that from happening, dont let water sit in the trays.

Your plants look happy and healthy. Your doing a great job.

Welcome to riu as said above you don't want the bottom of the pots to get wet feet even sitting the pots on some bricks to raise em out the water would do or something similar you get the idea anyway

Placed a metal fence underneath the plants and now a few of them are are drooping and turning yellow.. also the roots from the bottom the bottom of the pots are dried up… any other ideas as to why the droop?

AJ Growing said:

Placed a metal fence underneath the plants and now a few of them are are drooping and turning yellow.. also the roots from the bottom the bottom of the pots are dried up… any other ideas as to why the droop?

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Probably inconsistent watering. I can tell by your pictures the entire container isnt being evenly watered. And if I had to guess, you’re probably not letting them dry out enough between waterings.

No idea what they’re growing in, but at 4 weeks they can take a mild feeding. Gradually increase feed starting with at least half strength whatever the bottle/bag says. 1/4 strength to be even safer.

When you water, its better to concentrate more on the outer area of the pot. Force those roots to go get their drink. Drowning the rootball in the center is not what you want. Best is to evenly water it. Cant really tell from pics, but i see no perlite in that mix, which makes me wonder if its too compacted. If you dont have one, get a fan blowing right over those pots. Get things drying out quickly. The quicker your wet/dry cycle the better. Thats why hydro grows produce so much. They maximize what the roots do. Aeration is key in soil or coco though. You can keep things moist, water just the right amount everyday (easier with irrigation) but that only works in a well aerated mix.

Okay will give this a try. Thanks.