Transplanting and some of the bottom roots broke off.

goatlicker

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Hi guys, i was transplanting my Train wreck today and every time i do it for some reason the roots at the very bottom stick to the pot and some of them break off, its not the concentrate of root ball that breaks but there were quite a few roots right at the bottom broke off.
Am i going to have problems/set backs and or loss of yield etc from this or should i not worry?
 

az2000

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Could cause a hermie. Water once with 1.25ml/gal SuperThrive and 1/4 strength flower nutrients (for higher PK, for roots and strength).

BTW: The only time I had that happen was when the soil was too wet.
 

goatlicker

Well-Known Member
Could cause a hermie. Water once with 1.25ml/gal SuperThrive and 1/4 strength flower nutrients (for higher PK, for roots and strength).

BTW: The only time I had that happen was when the soil was too wet.
I've had it happen the last 3 grows and the soil was quite dry ready to be watered, any suggestions how to stop this?
Hopefully doesn't herm
 

az2000

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I've had the damage when too wet. Can't say I waited until too dry. You've had it too dry. Maybe a moisture level a little in between?

Do you use round or square containers? If I recall, the time it happened to me was a round container. I use squares it seems easier to press around the edges, flex the corners, then push down on the bottom. Just slides out. Maybe the shape has something to do with it.

For your plant now, I think all you lost is time. If you can reduce the shock as I described before.
 
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