bigger roots

WhsprnEye

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Hey guys I was wondering if there is a product That can help my roots grow bigger and stronger. I have no problems achieving great plants in hydroponic but in soil I cannot achieve great root mass or thick stems? Any info is greatly appreciate it.
 

AlphaPhase

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A good soil with an air pot? and a good wet/dry water cycle is all you should need. But I've heard good things about roots excellurator. But I don't think it's needed.
 

gunnar&carey

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Be careful tho u.dont wanna get root bound u should use a 3gallon pot my last grow that turned hermie when i took em.out to kill em they had roots galore growing outta the bottom of the planter and everything all help from rapid start
 

WhsprnEye

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I was looking through my stuff and found a Mills Start-R bottle. Its a growth and root enhancer/stimulator
Npk is 5-0-0.5 I'm about to give it a try but I am a little hesitant since nitrogen is at 5%. These bitches are 1foot tall and I have pushed them to 550ppm. They are 4 weeks old. They are a deep green color but with no signs of nute burn or eagle clad.
 

WhsprnEye

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Humboldt Roots works well. With a good soil and beneficial bacteria your roots should have no problem growing
Regarding beneficial bacteria, advanced nutrients only has piranha and tarantula on feeding schedule on the first 2 weeks of vegging cycle and flowering cycle. I know Every time I transplant to new pot size I add some of these two beneficial bacteria. Is there something else I should use?
 

Cpappa27

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Myco Madness is a good product and is easily dissolved in water. I use it throughout the entire grow.
 

Fease

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Smart pots and air pots are your friend. Or that coating stuff that prunes roots. Otherwise you gotta do it manually. Your roots will never quite look as impressive as hydro though. I also use general organics 1-1-1 roots nute. Got it for free... Veg seemed to slow when I use it. Hopefully that means the plant was taking a moment to grow roots in my smart pots. Once they get going in these pots the plants explode with growth. Some of my roots are so fat I can't stick my finger in the soil. Also bury your plants up the stem once they get started if you can. Works wonders.
 

WhsprnEye

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Humboldt Nutrients
Thanks the only other items I use from Humboldt is crystal burst, snowstorm ultra and purple max. I'll have to call
Smart pots and air pots are your friend. Or that coating stuff that prunes roots. Otherwise you gotta do it manually. Your roots will never quite look as impressive as hydro though. I also use general organics 1-1-1 roots nute. Got it for free... Veg seemed to slow when I use it. Hopefully that means the plant was taking a moment to grow roots in my smart pots. Once they get going in these pots the plants explode with growth. Some of my roots are so fat I can't stick my finger in the soil. Also bury your plants up the stem once they get started if you can. Works wonders.
Thanks. my friend just introduced me to root trappers. They're just like smart pots but the roots grown long and downward without root binding. I got to admit my purples have exploded since then. Plus it gives me more room to grow with those.
 
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