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Fremont, California

A few days ago, i watered my plant very heavily and my roots are now on the surface. while i watered i accidentally broke away at some of the dirt covering these roots. my question is will this affect the plant and if it does will it correct itself?

8/19/2005 7:50:43 PM

Ohio

No, it dont affect it at all,your water is mostly at the top of your soil so your roots are taking the easiest way to water,after a while they will start going deeper once it dries out some at the top,I usually cover my roots when I see them if they are in direct sunlight.

Brooks

8/19/2005 8:13:41 PM

Ohio

And the answer to your first question is no also lol,Just cover em back up with dirt. They will be ok.

8/19/2005 8:15:26 PM

Some bigger roots that emerge from the ground can turn green, which is kinda strange and cool! I have the same thing too, I just left them and I have a 400 lbs and 200 lbs pumpkins so don't worry!

8/20/2005 1:33:41 PM

Montoursville, PA

Roots coming, to the top, indicate that deep watering has been short, of need. There is no other reason, for roots to surface, or be that close, to the top.

8/21/2005 5:58:01 AM