deeunit1answered grow question 4 years ago They're fine mate.I'd take that outer cardboard off that other one though.I bet the tap root hasn't broken through yet.If you unsure then don't move it and remove all the medium from around the side and cut the sides off.It will be ok.That cardboard will restrict the roots.Sorry I presumed they were autos.If they aren't autos then you could leave it.If its an auto and you leave it see the difference between the one that's had it removed.They certainly arren't intended for autos.All the plugs want the outer packaging removing.