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Root rot?
GrowGuy97started grow question 5y ago
Is this Root rot? First time using DWC my ph is at 5.9 ppm is 220 using fox farm nutrients
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Hempraceanswered grow question 5y ago
The colour in the root may just be from the nutes you are feeding it... If it feels slimy or disintegrates when touched it is probably rotted... Also use your nose, the human brain has evolved to let you know if anything has started to go bad
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