Clear containers

castewalpha · Jan 25, 2007

I repotted my plants about a week ago in clear rubbermaid containers. Now I am wondering if light will affect the roots? If so i can cover the containers.

leafwrapper · Jan 25, 2007

i like clear cups cuz u can see the progression of the roots thru the soil, altho some are against see thru containers.

dursky · Jan 25, 2007

I heard you are not to use clear... and i cant for the life of me remember the reason.

leafwrapper · Jan 25, 2007

some peeps say the roots become distracted by the light passing thru the cup, tho ive never had that problem.

nightfun · Jan 25, 2007

SWIM used clear containers and had a problem with roots not growing. Since that time, SWIM uses black 3 gal bags, which keep the roots in darkness

castewalpha · Jan 25, 2007

thanks for the help guys. I''m gonna cover the containers.

babygro · Jan 25, 2007

castewalpha said:
I repotted my plants about a week ago in clear rubbermaid containers. Now I am wondering if light will affect the roots? If so i can cover the containers.

Don't use clear containers! The light damages the roots - cover them up.

Clear containers

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