The Garden Bug: Root Health

By Brenda Weaver

If a potted plant looks poorly, gently remove the plant from the pot and examine the root system. Healthy roots should be white or tan in color, sturdy, very numerous and reaching deeply into the soil. If any roots are discolored, limp, crumbly or have a bad smell to them, the plant may have "root rot" and will need your intervention. Hold its roots under running water, and remove any rotten sections with scissors or nips. Then place into a new pot with fresh soil.

Sources: www.greenwaybiotech.com, humboldtssecretsupplies.com