Tips from Olle Garden Bed: What Is A Healthy Root Like

One of the most important parts of plants is what you can't see. Roots are absolutely vital to the health of plants. If roots get sick, plants will get sick. But how do you know if your roots are healthy? Read on to learn how to identify healthy roots and grow healthy roots. The following content also has some reference value for raised garden beds.

The Importance of Healthy Roots

The importance of healthy roots cannot be overemphasized. The roots hold the plant in place. They also transport water and essential minerals to the rest of the plant. This is the way plants eat. Of course, it is important to keep healthy roots in the established plants, but it is more important to check the healthy roots in the plants you buy in the store.

If you buy a plant with poor root system, it will take a long time to adapt to transplantation at best. In the worst case, it will die soon after you go home. However, how do you distinguish between healthy and unhealthy sources?

What is a healthy root like?

It is easy to identify healthy roots in the shop because plants are potted and the roots are easy to see. Tilt the plant sideways, hold the stem over the soil with two fingers, and gently slide it out of the pot.

What is a healthy root like? Healthy roots should be white or brown, juicy, numerous, and long enough to keep the soil in the shape of a flowerpot. If any root tips are visible, they should be white.

If the root is brown and fragile, it means the plant is unhealthy. Don't buy it. If the roots are very small and cannot maintain the shape of the soil, they may not be mature - the plant is still healthy, but not ready to transplant.

Only buy it if you can keep it in the pot for a while. If the root circles in the pot and does not leave too much space for the soil, the plant is bound by the root system. You can buy it and transplant it. It may be OK, but it will take some time to get used to it and start to grow well.

If you can find a plant with healthy roots, you must buy that one.