My bad -- your N looks just fine (I must have been stoned... )

I wouldn't' disturb the plant just to look at the root ball. You'll stress your flowergirl.

I use 1/4 added perlite to FoxFarms or Happy Frog. Both are heavy mixes and usually need a little more fluffing up. (I don't add any when using Smart Pots(r) because of the wonderful way they aerate the roots)

On this grow, just watch out for over watering. Add 1tbls H202 (hydrogen peroxide) to all of your waterings -- this will help provide extra oxygen for the roots in your heavy soil -- also good to add when flushing.

You might want to sprinkle 1/4 tsp epsom salts on top of your soil. It will add trace Magnesium as it dissolves when you water. my plants love it.


those pix look great.