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Old 04-08-2010, 07:52 PM
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When new water roots have formed should I cut the old roots off ?
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Old 04-08-2010, 09:36 PM
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I would not cut the old roots off until they are dead.
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Old 04-08-2010, 10:26 PM
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Ok. I just wasn't sure what to do.
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Old 04-08-2010, 10:37 PM
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Just to clarify dead meaning nothing left but what looks like a thread?
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If it is not firm to a gentle squeeze them the root is dead and should be removed. When they are at this stage they are usually brown.
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Old 04-09-2010, 07:36 AM
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If it is not firm to a gentle squeeze them the root is dead and should be removed. When they are at this stage they are usually brown.
Agreed, but not all brown roots are dead, so always give the gentle squeeze to find out.
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Old 04-09-2010, 08:07 AM
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