I both love - and hate - this time in the growth cycle .... things kinda stand still at this point ... but it's riiiiiiight before the phase where everything explodes and seems to double in size overnight .... there are a few issues that I have concerns about ...
First, I picked the whole plant/pot up this morning and saw that the main tap root had grown straight through the fabric pot (bottom) and into the run off in the drip tray. I use a riser to keep the pot off the bottom - but the risers turned out to be part of the problem. Regardless, the roots had grown out quite a bit ... I didn't want things to start getting root rot or anything, so I snipped off the root that was hanging out. I have no idea what kind of damage that is going to do (if any). Nonetheless, I just ordered new risers that should definitely keep the pot from touching the runoff. This should make sure the roots air-prune as they're supposed to. I think this issue is one of the last major issues I'll need to correct (already dealt with the temp/humidity/airflow issues inside the tent). Anyway .... I'm rambling at this point. Thanks for reading - and sorry it was largely incoherent :)