WTF are these??

[crisnpropa]

Friend or foe?

 

[PopAndSonGrows]

In runoff? Looks like springtails. I do believe they are "friend", cleaning up your roots.

 

[xtsho]

Springtails

Springtails

How to tell springtails from other small insects

extension.umn.edu

 

[hotrodharley]

Friend or foe?
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If springtails you're okay. Where are they?

 

[crisnpropa]

If springtails you're okay. Where are they?

Thanks for your reply!

They are in the waste/drain water, and also visible top of the containers.

Using the bioall coco/peat blend.

Guy at the hydro store said they add beneficial predators to that mix...hopefully that's all they are...

 

[Budzbuddha]

Look like springtails are generally considered beneficial … they help breakdown organic material

 

[hotrodharley]

Thanks for your reply!

They are in the waste/drain water, and also visible top of the containers.

Using the bioall coco/peat blend.

Guy at the hydro store said they add beneficial predators to that mix...hopefully that's all they are...

Almost certainly springtails then.

 

[Gumdrawp]

Thanks for your reply!

They are in the waste/drain water, and also visible top of the containers.

Using the bioall coco/peat blend.

Guy at the hydro store said they add beneficial predators to that mix...hopefully that's all they are...

Springtails are 100% beneficial. Theyre decomposers and break down organic matter in your pots.