Root Rot In Hydroponic - How To Save Your Plants

How to attempt to save your plants when there is root rot.
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[@hdagent8080]

Very nice! I recently saved a lemon skunk from a botched soil experiment by converting it to a kratky. The plant nearly died. When I investigated further, the roots had been shocked and died from an overdose of nitrogen I had given it. I rinsed all the soil off and used the technique you've shown on your channel. The plant bounced back after a week, grew insane roots into the nute solution and now its growing into a monster.

[@doodahgurlie]

Awesome video! I'll definitely keep this in mind if my plants start showing symptoms of root rot. Thanks for sharing!

[@sharazod989]

Oh my goodness I just love you. I started growing with Aerogarden, I got for my birthday a couple years ago. Then tried the kratky method. Don’t have much money. I have been following you for 2 years, you have helped me to work with things I have. I have always cut the extra plants from my Aerogarden and thrown them away. I pulled one out and started it with the Rockwell cube, plastic shot cup and a water bottle. It is growing well. I am so excited. Thank you for your teaching videos. You are awesome.🥰🥰🥰♥️

[@vickycantin455]

J'adore vos vidéos. Explications simples. Il n'y a rien de compliquer avec vous. Continuez

[@bluefoxifise]

I love that your videos bring results! Keep em coming.

[@nseetin]

I rinse them in a solution of (food grade) hydrogen peroxide and it seems to almost always work if you catch it early enough. When I first tried it I figured it might kill the plant or at least weaken it by killing beneficial microbes on the roots, but often they seem unfazed. I also do kratky peppers in smallish jars-- I've noticed that shearing off a few centimeters of the the roots with a super sharp knife when they get close to the bottom of the container seems to keep them vigorous and fruitful while maintaining a small size. Love the channel Khang!

[@SnifterRoux]

What strength do you rinse the roots in?

[@timschafer2536]

What solution of peroxide do you use and how long? Do you add peroxide to the nutrients?

[@brazildragoneagle]

3%

[@themelonman3455]

Great video khang! I’m currently making a pretty big hydroponic system for my peppers and ran Into this Problem about 2 days ago. Great timing!

[@michaell1032]

I did it to a few of my plants and they all grow back. Good info

[@christinacyrus3824]

You rock dude! I wondered what to do if that happened. Thank you!

[@BeeUndercover]

Thanks for this very helpful video! It just came in time for me to give my basil the same treatment today :)

[@lindensheffield6434]

Excellent and very helpful, thank you Khang!

[@IAMGiftbearer]

I just trimmed my roots last night after watching this. There was just a little that seemed oversaturated with water but I can see more new white root growth coming from the roots that were there when I got the plants. I added a little nutrients and am waiting to see if that helps too. A few have dry leaf edges. It does not seem the way they are positioned that the light is too much as it is shining more indirectly on them since I don't have a real grow tent or way to hang the light from above so light is coming from the side on the floor propped against a wall.

[@cheriglaser8616]

I've learned so much from you!!! Thank you! I've got some trimming to do😍! Cheri

[@sicplano]

As a preventative I like to add 2 tsp (10 ml) of 3% H2O2 (fungi stat) per 1 gallon (3.7L) nutrient solution in my Kratky systems at startup. Not only does it help with the root rot but O2 is generated which helps oxygenate the roots when you lack a diffusing stone. When I add nutrient solutions to “top off” the liquid level I also add H2O2. I usually don’t have systems with enough volume to last the entire growth cycle so I do have to periodically carefully replenish nutrient solution. This is how I manage to stave off root rot. Great video!

[@timnguyen2091]

I've had good luck with adding a cotton butcher string wick. Wrapped around the rockwool like 3 times then long enough to reach the bottom of the bottle. This keeps the rock wool wet enough to grow air roots so the bottom ones don't drown. I've seen my growth grow 3x, but that's not saying much my stuff was struggling before. I'm mainly doing outdoor small container kratky. Also helps so my roots don't die off during a random hot day.

[@AmySorrellMusic]

I think you saved my DWC heirloom tomato plant. Thanks. It is already looking better.

[@brievienneau3357]

My hydroponic avocado tree has some wilted leaves and has been suffering from really bad root rot, I’ll have to try this!!

[@mandiegarrett1706]

Awwwww man, too late. I just got rid of my Kratky cucumber plant yesterday. Oh well, R.I.P. my little cuke. Now I know how to save them. Thank you.

[@Katya-zj7ni]

Thanks for this. I’ve got chillies and oak Choi sharing a tank and the Bok Choi has to come out as it’s huge . My set up is pathetic because The just mocked it up with stiff cardboard with holes cut out and the cardboard ( unsurprisingly) is collapsing . I can change them over now quite happily .

[@asaduzzamanbiplob4902]

Amazing!!! Great job!!!

[@valeriesanchez3074]

Had rot on a tomato. So did 3 tsp of 3% hydrogen peroxide in 1 gallon water. Used that for my plant without nutrients. So far growing healthy white roots as the rotted roots stay dormant as the h2o2 kills the bacteria. Since plants have a natural immunity they can defend against the hydrogen and use up the oxygen as it breaks down. The formula lasts about 4-5 days before having to change again. Great for kratky.

[@roberthart9886]

I soaked mine in 5-10% H2O2 several times a day for 3-5 days to prevent reoccurrence

[@Lisa_Zapata]

Good info.. thank you

[@petanipedas123]

Thank you for the confirmation, greetings to fellow hobbies

[@RohitSingh-sc4zo]

Hey! Looks amazing! How many lumens light do you use and also how far is the light source from plants?

[@denisewhite5256]

I will be doing this today!

[@nervousbabbs2769]

😂 I like that you called the aerial Roots growing in fuzzy's when I first started hydroponics I thought I had fuzzies as you would call them and turns out it was just fuzzy mold the plant was already dead when I got it😅

[@iamvictory7315]

Thank you so much 4 your i info. Love yr voice 😊

[@fishzilla8878]

Have you ever tried Cattappa leaves for root rot prevention and lower PH? I use these in my fish tanks to lower PH and offer anti fungal properties. Root rot is essentially a fungus. Thanks!

[@pamelaleitman9200]

I think i need to change my sponge in the aerogarden pump. What do you suggest to replace it with?

[@dieselpower3202]

Hi Khang, Since March I have a single monster sized Brainstrain growing in my 9 pod Aerogarden - It's like a Bonsai..!! I am getting a bit concerned that the trunk is going to split the pod cover? With your experience, do you think it's possible? Do you think I'm safe to leave it? Thanks.

[@curtflirt2]

Thanks man like always

[@nationalkalaamtv]

Wow thats realy amazing amazing

[@md.jahidulhaque6537]

What solution you used after cutting roots? @Khang

[@SunaAoimori]

I have a question I just started this with IDOO hyroponics system small one, and it tells me to get rid of the other seedlings once 1 starts sprouting but once it sprouts its impossible for me to see and how do i get rid of the other ones, i did it when it grew a few inches but is that too late ?

[@RafnasShokerBaganLifestyleUK]

Very nice

[@estherlee4243]

You mentioned that a pump will help with root growth. However, the roots of my plant breaks down and rotted. I had to trim off most of the root and changed to kratky method. What may be the problem?

[@dvdgalutube]

the fuzzy white thing, I thought those are mold in my basil and I washed those away... didn't know those are young air roots. Am I gonna kill my basil by washed off those fuzzy white air roots? Thanks!

[@Handlegrip]

Good info. Thank you

[@stefan4715]

Nice video

[@playersrun1]

Do you have or use water from a water softener for your hydro setups? I’m wondering if the issues or lack of good growth in my hydro and some of my soil setups is due to using my softened water.

[@AmySorrellMusic]

Distilled water is best.

[@davidpreston3624]

I have a Mattapeno (variegated jalapeno) plant that is exhibiting early symptoms of root rot. I am trying this method to save it. I will add another comment in a few days to a week to let you know how it worked.

[@CaroleMorin]

I get it all the time and I don’t know why. I use hydrogen peroxide but it doesn’t seem to be enough. I had 2 Harvests with Phlox and Stock flowers and they lasted 1 or 2 months and, in just a couple of days, dried up and died. I’m going to try changing the water every time I add nutrients. Maybe that’ll help.

[@seshymcsesherton6923]

Nice 👍

[@RRan-dk7ct]

I always wanted to ask..."What's Your Temperature inside your Grow Area"????

[@bilalraja6745]

Roots also hate direct sunlight as it dehydrate the roots causing root rot so cover the roots in complete darkness with breathing holes for oxygen to prevent suffocating the roots which also causes root rot

[@Playingwith3D]

I've always had luck doing exactly this for root rot. I've never lost a mature plant yet and I've had to be pretty aggressive some times. Younger tender plants, not so much. Unfortunately the warmer your nutrient water the less oxygen it can hold, making you much more susceptible to root rot. I've gone back to soil in my grow tent as my light makes the environment too warm (80f) for healthy root development. I don't have an air conditioner for me, so I am not buying one for my indoor garden. lol

[@Playingwith3D]

@むぎわら I want to see what this planter looks like, I am curious now. I have mine in 5 gallon grow bags with a tray under it, and I water and feed my plants by bottom feeding. It is the easiest growing I've ever done. Just takes a few weeks longer in veg. Hydroponics do grow faster.

[@brandnewnew9905]

Khang what makes the root rot

[@Resonatingpetals]

Will this work with peppers plant

[@zazaking2551]

Love 💕

[@adrianlee30]

Question not really related to this video but will still ask! How does masterblend nutrients affect your water ph?? Mean raise or lower

[@diegomoreno7109]

Normally the nutrient solution has a pH buffer, so it should be kept balanced.

[@OrgangeHead]

Hi, i transplanted my pepper plant from soil to hydroponics lst week,(it wasnt doing so well coz i over watered it) now i have some hairy roots. Any ideas why is that?

[@samborinsky6251]

Not an expert but that doesn't sound like a problem

[@oliviasorchidsmore2500]

Do you know the tds of your tap water? My tds is 450. I feel like that’s to high. Thanks for the great tips..

[@jmck5930]

That’s crazy high.

[@bertsnotdown]

I add hydrogen peroxide with my nutrient mix to help prevent root rot.

[@aaronhooper1551]

Also promotes faster growth

[@michaeldiaz5943]

How much per cup or whatever measurement you use?

[@TheXxPSYCHO]

@@michaeldiaz5943 super weak solution (around 1-3% hydrogen peroxide)

[@timnguyen2091]

That probably also helps with killing the random algae!

[@bertsnotdown]

Michael Diaz I use 34% hydrogen peroxide, 3ml per gallon. Make sure you wear gloves.

[@fownine4life853]

What causes that in the 1's place? Lack of oxygen? But in h2o🤔?

[@maryjuan508]

i put my water plant in a glass jar and i idk if dis has root rot and i cant find info about hydroponics that u only put in a glass jar if anyone knows please notify

[@spiderdude2099]

I have somewhat of an odd problem, wanted to see if anyone could help. I have one of those hydroponic growers and it comes with those biodegradable brown pellet things made likely of coconut husk or the like. I also bought those glass wool cubes that are popular for hydroponics as well. Here’s my issue: The water keeps the tops of the pellets damp. Plants usually germinate and start growing just fine, but having the moist tops of whatever media I’m using invites mold to grow on the tops over time. How do I fix this? I obviously can’t keep the plastic covers on them once the seeds have germinated and grown large enough, so I’m obviously forced to have the moist tops of the pellet be exposed to the outside environment. The glass wool goes longer before the mold appears, but it’s still bad after a while. Keep in mind I’ve even gone as far as dripping like a couple drops of hydrogen peroxide on the exposed substrate, but it doesn’t make it go away, usually just slows how long it takes to appear. Is it possible to add a chemical fungicide to my water reservoir? I’m not even going to care about “harsh chemicals” or “wanting organic products”. If there’s strong shit out there that’s relatively food safe, let me know. A few additional notes of info if this helps inform your advice: I’m growing in an apartment indoors I have even soaked my media in hydrogen peroxide solution before adding seeds I change the water, scrub the inside and disinfect with weak bleach, rise, dry thoroughly, then take a small amount of running alcohol and give one more wipe and rinse. All this is to say the revervoir is very clean and root fungus isn’t an issue, only the stuff that starts on the top and then infiltrates down. Again, want to reiterate, I would LOVE a chemical that can be mixed in to the water reservoir and is safe for the plants roots and also, I’m growing culinary herbs so relatively non toxic. I guess also, make sure the fungicide is compatible with a hydroponics setup, I know some are designed to be sprayed. I guess I could use those and just spray the tops and see if that works. Any info would help thanks.

[@federicococo8186]

Algae on top of the media isnt an issue and doesn't harm the plantlets just take it off with your hand or a paper towel, mold you should get rid out with H2O2

[@GtJrGrowsItAlaska]

Have you ever used peroxide on the rotting roots?

[@KhangStarr]

I have but usually peroxide are used very early. If the roots rotted completely, peroxide will not work.

[@adgrimes1981]

I was going to say the same as Khang. I’ve tried peroxide, but it didn’t really help resolving the rot. Just mix it in each time you mix up a new batch of hydro fluid, and that helps prevent the rot from happening in the first place. If you do this from early on, and every time you change the fluid, when you take the plant out and look at the roots, they look REALLY healthy and clean. It definitely helps, but as Khang said, needs to be done from the start

[@KhangStarr]

@@adgrimes1981 Excellent advice, Seppie. Thank you!

[@Only1God]

I haven't had that issue yet. My issues are my tomato and basil plants get ridiculously large! My cherry tomato is a crazy large bush mostly leaves and only an occasional cherry tomato. My basil looks like a giant tree trunk with dinosaur sized leaves!

[@KhangStarr]

You have a good problem =)

[@Handlegrip]

That sounds like a good problem to have

[@Only1God]

@@KhangStarr how can I get my tomato to produce fruit instead of leaves? I pollinate the flowers, I use kratky formula for everything and add monopotassium phosphate to the tomatoes 🤷🏽‍♀️ I've tried cutting all the suckers...my tomato is under 2 MARS 600W lights www.amazon.com/dp/B07VL8FZS1/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_.lO9Eb11C2JKF

[@j.rumbleseed]

In that particular scene, root rot is brought on by the amount of light at the root zone. It MUST be dark. Also there are signs of algae, which again points to too much light at the root zone.

[@Hotpocketmountiandew]

No. Don't use tap water. Or dilute it. I used bad tap water once and hours later brown gunk built up and it doesn't matter of circulation or root stimulants. Use reverse osmosis.

[@allthegoodstuff3394]

Why do the roots rot in the first place?? How can we avoid root rot?

[@leguirerj]

This advice came just in time. I have strawberry crowns in my Aerogarden and the roots are turning brown and the plants are droopy and the leaves are curled. I tried the hydrogen peroxide. That didn't work. Will try this. What causes root rot?

[@CaroleMorin]

Roy Jackson are you using the regular pump in your AG? If you are, that’s what’s causing your root rot. The crowns should always stay dry. Only the roots should be wet. The pump creates a water cascade on the crown and that’s not good. Deactivate the pump by putting the timer at zero and add one or two, depending on the number of pods you have, aerating stones with an ordinary fish pump. This will stop the waterfall on your crown and will provide your strawberries with a ton of oxygen which they need. Also, they require very little nutrients. Never go over 300 ppm. I have mine at 100 and they’re doing great.

[@leguirerj]

@@CaroleMorin I have been running the AG pump continuously. I will turn it off and use an air stone. Thanks!

[@inspiredproduce]

Hydroguard! 🙂

[@gsmgurus8011]

Your likely always going to get root rot due to the amount of light reaching those roots

[@MrDmadness]

Hydro guard. That is the #1 way to not get pythrium

[@amrmaher7705]

I found using hydrogen peroxide extremely effective with reversing root rot

[@chroniccare409]

Voodoo juice WILL eat root rot and your roots will be WHITE again

[@tarno_bejo_]

It doesnt really work out when you live in tropical island X-P

[@karenlatham4053]

I cut about a foot off some okra roots last year. The plant lived until the frost killed it. You want to talk about something that's hard to take care of in a Kratky hydroponic setup lol.

[@tediussangma9945]

If over watering is not good for plants, how hydroponic is possible

[@aaronhooper1551]

Look up hydrogen peroxide....tested and works...keeps bugs down as well

[@wendyhouse491]

Can hydrogen peroxide help with root rot?

[@TheSnowMooreShow]

Also curious about this!

[@KhangStarr]

You can, if you detect it early enough. If your roots are as bad as you see here in the video, peroxide will probably not work.

[@aaronhooper1551]

Yes it will work do a few before water change or adding nutrients. 👍🏼

[@yasinkarakayaq]

Turkey

[@maldova7324]

why plants renew its routs , who teach them to do that ? thanks God Allah who creat this .

[@TheRiffingFatboy]

How to save your plants - use compost and worm castings in your own homemade organic soil

[@MrDmadness]

Kratky pots will always slime. You have lack of air any you are letting light in, of course its going to rot

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