Large roots exposed on top of soil

[Lucky Luke]

I do it intentionally when I transplant. I have found having exposed roots to work better than non. More oxygen equals faster growth
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Nice pic.

 

[resinhead]

Nice pic.

Thanks I took it for you guys!

 

[Flowki]

I do it intentionally when I transplant. I have found having exposed roots to work better than non. More oxygen equals faster growth
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I hate asking a question like this as it sounds so cynical but ''can you support that statement''. I'd like to read up if so.

 

[resinhead]

Yeah no problem. This principle is why hydropics work so well.

That and check out hempy buckets. Look up the username hempy ninja. I think it was actually here at roll it up he pioneered the hempy bucket and that is the grow method I use. It taught me some roots want air and some want water. By leaving a inch or two ridge each time I transplant it adds to the effect.

I’m just speaking from experience. I found it works for me, and I like to help people.

The plants always need more trellises and or support when they have roots exposed like this. The trade off is that I can get bigger plants because of the increased root mass in the container

 

[resinhead]

I hate asking a question like this as it sounds so cynical but ''can you support that statement''. I'd like to read up if so.

Hey I replied to your statement but I didn’t do it right. I what I meant by “this principle “ is more oxygen equals faster growth. This is the basic principle of hydroponics.

 

[Flowki]

Yeah no problem. This principle is why hydropics work so well.

That and check out hempy buckets. Look up the username hempy ninja. I think it was actually here at roll it up he pioneered the hempy bucket and that is the grow method I use. It taught me some roots want air and some want water. By leaving a inch or two ridge each time I transplant it adds to the effect.

I’m just speaking from experience. I found it works for me, and I like to help people.

The plants always need more trellises and or support when they have roots exposed like this. The trade off is that I can get bigger plants because of the increased root mass in the container

I see, I understand the concept, air pots are of similar nature while hydro keeps the roots wet with well oxygenated water. I was just unsure with this particular approach as the roots look more like they have took on a stem like role, so I'm wondering what is the function that allows them to take in oxygen?. Do those type of roots have a ''stoma'' type function for lack of a better question.

 

[resinhead]

I see, I understand the concept, air pots are of similar nature while hydro keeps the roots wet with well oxygenated water. I was just unsure with this particular approach as the roots look more like they have took on a stem like role, so I'm wondering what is the function that allows them to take in oxygen?. Do those type of roots have a ''stoma'' type function for lack of a better question.

Yeah they do seem to take on a stem type role and shoot new roots out of themselves whenever a media is close enough for them to get to. This in effect is “air pruning” I suppose...

Also think flood and drain hydro... not just oxygenating the water, but just keeping the roots moist in short intervals while most often having them exposed to oxygen only.... fast growth.

 

[Flowki]

Yeah they do seem to take on a stem type role and shoot new roots out of themselves whenever a media is close enough for them to get to. This in effect is “air pruning” I suppose...

Also think flood and drain hydro... not just oxygenating the water, but just keeping the roots moist in short intervals while most often having them exposed to oxygen only.... fast growth.

Yeah that makes sense

 

[OscarZulu]

They will be fine. I personally would throw perlite or soul over it. Just enough to cover but not much more. Similar to a tree that shoots roots towards the surface, they want oxygen, but too much light can prevent them from absorbing it.