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Root rot?
Misanthropestarted grow question 3 years ago
Roots are brown but don't feel slimy and give off no odour. New root growth is virgin white. Could it be discoloration from the nutrient solution or is it the dreaded root rot? pH is constant 5.9-6.1...I added 5mL/gallon hydrogen peroxide to be safe
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m0useanswered grow question 3 years ago
Smell/Feel Them!
Rotten roots smell bad Feel slimy and soft.
Healthy roots smell not bad Feel plump and solid.
ChitownCannaChicaanswered grow question 3 years ago
Did you wash the pebbles first? Mine do that if I don’t wash them good enough. Think it’s just substrate discoloration.
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Southwest_budders21answered grow question 3 years ago
That don't look healthy 😬 I would say it root rot but I could be wrong
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