Umm they're not yet there and can be saved. It can be tough to get rid of root rot and many growers feel it’s easier to just scrap the plant and start over. However, if you’re growing in the same spot you’re likely to get it again unless you find a true solution, and there are proven techniques that will cure your plant of root rot problems!
In order to get rid of root rot successfully, you need to take a two-pronged approach. You will need to…
Treat the plant’s root directly with something that will help protect them against root rot
Change the plant’s environment so that root rot no longer has a good place to grow.
Go through the below list and make sure you’re covering all your bases to get rid of root rot permanently and prevent a re-occurrence. It’s also important to note that affected roots will likely never recover, just like how discolored leaves on the plant will never recover. What you’re looking for is new, healthy white root growth coming out of the old sick roots