i have very varied opinions on this....when you harvest cut the stock or leave the roots?

pros?

cons?

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I would think that by leaving the roots on it will slow the drying process since the roots hold a lot of moisture.

I cut them at the ground.

cut the bitch, grab the stem, and shake the shit outta it to loosen up the soil around the roots. that way, you wont need to use as much new soil for yer next grow. Correct me if im wrong please!

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Re-using soil is a bad idea unless you really have lots of experience.
1) Used soil has lots of salts built up in it.
2) Important trace elements have been depleted.

So unless you really have a green thumb & know what the soil needs, the cheapest and easiest way is just start with new.
As for me I put out considerable energy/money into a grow & I consider reused soil a variable I won't have to deal with.
But thats me.
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