Roots that grow huge

newGrows

newGrows

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HI all, what do you do when roots grow so long in an aero system that they actually dip into the res (a full foot below the plant)? Now its basically a bubbleponics/ aero hybrid. Can that present any problems and will the plant still get the benefits of aero since some of the roots are still suspended in air and only get watered every few minutes?
 
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mikerivs

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if your planning on growing in aero past rooting clones I would locate the res. outside of the root chamber and line with silk screen to prevent the roots from sitting on the bottom, this poses risk for root rot. if your planning on transplanting them after they root then move them before the roots get that long
 
panhead

panhead

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Dont touch anything ! As long as you have a good root mass not under water you'll see absurd growth rates like i do .

I use a modified flood & drain fog ponics system where my main root mass is flooded so often its allways under water, you'll get massive thick roots under water & fine angel hair roots above water , each root has its own benifit .

One of these days im gonna update my technology so i can post pics & show off my tables that are dead level with roots constantly submerged & how my end product looks at 7 .5 weeks when we chop .
 
Red1966

Red1966

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If the water is cool and aerated, root rot won't be a problem. My roots lay in about 1/16 to 1/8 inch of water and I've not had a problem.
 
Nutes and Nugs

Nutes and Nugs

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I just cut a a handful of very long roots that went all the way down to the bottom of the blue tank.
Looked like it had plenty of other roots.

Trying to root some clones in the DIY aero cloner (which works pretty good).
Not sure why some plants have no roots.
These are about a month old and maybe stunted because of the cold weather??
Res temp about 65 F

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newGrows

newGrows

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mikerivs said:
if your planning on growing in aero past rooting clones I would locate the res. outside of the root chamber and line with silk screen to prevent the roots from sitting on the bottom, this poses risk for root rot. if your planning on transplanting them after they root then move them before the roots get that long
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Have you noticed any difference in growth rate with a separate container for the res?
Like panhead said I am seeing a huge amount of growth though I no longer have a true aero setup.
 
newGrows

newGrows

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newGrows said:
Have you noticed any difference in growth rate with a separate container for the res?
Like panhead said I am seeing a huge amount of growth though I no longer have a true aero setup.
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I can't edit my post now so I've gotta double post.
I reread my question and I think this is really what I'm asking.
Am I getting the best of both worlds by having some parts of the roots completely submerged all the time while some roots (about 6-7 inches) are getting lots of oxygen and only occasional water? Or am i losing out on the potential of a true aero system by leaving any of the roots submerged?

Oh and @Nutes and Nugs I tried cutting some roots on a plant once and it really fucked her up… tons of wilting. How did doing that effect yours? As for the ones without roots you could try shaving off a bit of the outer layers of the stalk.

@panhead I'd be interested to see your results. Just a little bit of aqua shield seems to completely cancel out the root rot problem and there are no other problems i can see.
 
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FrozenChozen

FrozenChozen

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newGrows said:
I can't edit my post now so I've gotta double post.
I reread my question and I think this is really what I'm asking.
Am I getting the best of both worlds by having some parts of the roots completely submerged all the time while some roots (about 6-7 inches) are getting lots of oxygen and only occasional water? Or am i losing out on the potential of a true aero system by leaving any of the roots submerged?

Oh and @Nutes and Nugs I tried cutting some roots on a plant once and it really fucked her up… tons of wilting. How did doing that effect yours? As for the ones without roots you could try shaving off a bit of the outer layers of the stalk.

@panhead I'd be interested to see your results. Just a little bit of aqua shield seems to completely cancel out the root rot problem and there are no other problems i can see.
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I'm just now starting to clone the Aero way.... Roots in 4 days on some and they should be "transplantable" in a couple more days.... I have been running a traditional DWC (with airstones) and a "Flooming" DWC (water pump breaking surface tension 12 hours a day @ 30 min on/ 30 off).... The roots on each are FULLY submerged 100% of the time..... No root rot on either.... IMHO if you control reservoir temps you'll prevent 75% of problems, Adequate Oxygen in the root mass should help prevent another 15-20% of problems that temp control has nothing to do with. The other 5-10% is maintained with experience...
 
fishdeth

fishdeth

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newGrows said:
I can't edit my post now so I've gotta double post.
I reread my question and I think this is really what I'm asking.
Am I getting the best of both worlds by having some parts of the roots completely submerged all the time while some roots (about 6-7 inches) are getting lots of oxygen and only occasional water? Or am i losing out on the potential of a true aero system by leaving any of the roots submerged?

Oh and @Nutes and Nugs I tried cutting some roots on a plant once and it really fucked her up… tons of wilting. How did doing that effect yours? As for the ones without roots you could try shaving off a bit of the outer layers of the stalk.

@panhead I'd be interested to see your results. Just a little bit of aqua shield seems to completely cancel out the root rot problem and there are no other problems i can see.
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Check my thread in my signature, seeds pop on page 2.
I had to run them a little longer than I wanted to in the AG, but checkout the growth!
Then I transplanted to my Hydro system.
Leave them be and enjoy the show !
Just popping 3 more right now...
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