Hey all,
Got some clear cups in use - el cheapo 'party cups' - and can see masses of roots growing around the inside of them, up against the clear walls. Nice and healthy looking white, plants are happy, and there're no immediate issues from what I can see, but...
... will the light getting to the roots cause an issue long term?
Main problem I can see will be bacterial growth in the soil - not sure about the roots themselves being damaged.
How quickly should I get some little 'skirts' made for them to cover the clear sides? Any experiences with this sort of thing, either the roots becoming a problem or the making of covers for the sides?
(Can't seem to find solo cups in New Zealand, even at the larger suppliers of such things - anyone know of anywhere? Or equivalents?)
Cheers in advance!
- Dave.
Got some clear cups in use - el cheapo 'party cups' - and can see masses of roots growing around the inside of them, up against the clear walls. Nice and healthy looking white, plants are happy, and there're no immediate issues from what I can see, but...
... will the light getting to the roots cause an issue long term?
Main problem I can see will be bacterial growth in the soil - not sure about the roots themselves being damaged.
How quickly should I get some little 'skirts' made for them to cover the clear sides? Any experiences with this sort of thing, either the roots becoming a problem or the making of covers for the sides?
(Can't seem to find solo cups in New Zealand, even at the larger suppliers of such things - anyone know of anywhere? Or equivalents?)
Cheers in advance!
- Dave.