OK to add soil after flowering?

[coralreefer999]

I switched over to 12/12 about a week ago. 2 of my 3 plants were female, 1 male so it was removed. While removing the male I noticed new root growth above the soil line. Upon further inspection I think the females might be doing the same. As you can see the soil level is well below the bag (should have started with more, and it compacted a bunch). Should I top it off with some more soil, or just let it ride? The plants look fine.

 

[newbuddy]

I switched over to 12/12 about a week ago. 2 of my 3 plants were female, 1 male so it was removed. While removing the male I noticed new root growth above the soil line. Upon further inspection I think the females might be doing the same. As you can see the soil level is well below the bag (should have started with more, and it compacted a bunch). Should I top it off with some more soil, or just let it ride? The plants look fine.

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Wouldnt hurt to cover it up-looks good!

 

[HydroKid239]

If you have any mykoz spread a thin layer out before adding more soil. You can even scar up the part of the trunk that’s getting buried & hit it with some clonex over the wounds to promote root growth. It may set you back a few days to heal, but I’m almost positive it’s worth it. Can’t go wrong with more roots.

 

[coralreefer999]

looks good!

Thanks, for my 1st run I'm pretty happy so far, minus the big hole in my scrog now

 

[HydroKid239]

Thanks, for my 1st run I'm pretty happy so far, minus the big hole in my scrog now

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Pop a new seed and slide it in that spot. Maybe 2. Why not?

 

[King Avitas]

Personal preference really. It's not going to affect the plant much if at all either way. I would leave it and just let it do it's thing. But adding more soil won't harm it either.

 

[coralreefer999]

Pop a new seed and slide it in that spot. Maybe 2. Why not?

IF I was REALLY motivated I'd move that small one off to the far right into place. However those two, her and the one top right, are hydro and I don't feel like messing with the hoses again until after harvest.

With 12 clones off these 4 plants, and a second 4x4 just setup for when they sprout roots, I'm more inclined to let them stretch out and just finish the grow in peace.

 

[xtsho]

Looks like you have several inches of room to add more soil. You can add more if you want. I get surface roots often. Sometimes I cover them sometimes I don't. I've never noticed any difference either way.

 

[crimsonecho]

yeah topdress and mulch with something the plant will love the extra root space these were 6 weeks in 12/12 when i dressed and 2 days later roots at the surface.