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Roots coming through FabPot ,normal ?.

ChronicRynostarted grow question 5 years ago

Hi guys is it normal to have roots forcing through the fabPot ?, this pot is 15-18 L (filled 15-16L) She is sat (blue dream auto) on a tray aprox 3cm deep, I usually water till it drains and fills the tray ,this is sucked up in a few hours ,watering 1l 24hrs as shes drinking

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Athosanswered grow question 5 years ago

Working as intended. That what fabrica pots are supossed to do. Once they poke through, they will air prune

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OutForRealanswered grow question 5 years ago

Yes it is normal , they roots can grown trought the fabpot as a fabpot can be transplanted outdoor in the groind with the plant but the light will stop them to grow outside so they will grow around but not out

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