RUST ON BOTTOM SOIL???

[smokin dope]

I picked up one of my ladies today and noticed in the drain holes, my soil has a rust color to it! all 3 ladies do. i will get a pic. whats up??

smokin dope Reviewed by smokin dope on 01-12-2007. RUST ON BOTTOM SOIL??? I picked up one of my ladies today and noticed in the drain holes, my soil has a rust color to it! all 3 ladies do. i will get a pic. whats up?? Rating: 5

[smokin dope]

well i cant get a good pic of it, but its a rusty color spotted on the soil

[stinkyattic]

Under the pot? Probably mildew.

[Zandor]

I would say you do not have proper drainage. There are not enough drain holes and probley not enough perlite.

[Pass That Shit]

If you have poor drainage, you may have root rot. If you do, the roots will look rusty instead of white.

[smokin dope]

transplanted today, roots are all white! which i belive is ideal! thanks anyways wonder what the rusty dirt was

im also using pro mix

[Splifted]

You get rusty dirt from where the water sits and pools up instead of draining out the bottom. You can stop it completely by adding about an inch or two of gravel to the bottom of your pot before adding dirt. The gravel makes sure there is never any water trapped at the bottom.

[smokin dope]

thanks dude i am thinking thats why to, excess water lingering around. once i transplant the other 2, there will be no more excess water jus chillin

[Zandor]

Right on!......Glad it went well for you and your girls.

Happy growing

[smokin dope]

thanks, got some more pro mix finally today, going to transplant for the last time tonight, ill get pics in a few days of the lovly ladies.