I had some freshly started spouts that looked awful, got burnt by light to close. Rather than scarp them all I put them all in a clear Rubbermaid tote I had. They all recovered and are thriving (nothing to do with the container). But what I do like is with a clear Rubbermaid I can see the roots and …

As recently pointed out to me white roots do not like light. I suggest that you place your clear container inside another solid color container black if possible. I’m sure you put plenty of drainage holes in it :+1: And welcome to the forum. :hugs:

I did put drain holes. But wasn’t aware white roots don’t like light. Well I though I found a nice hack :joy:

[image] SmoknGranny: As recently pointed out to me white roots do not like light I was just about to say this. Yes I’ve read that it can really disturb their growth.

[image] SmoknGranny’s Sneaky Gardens Outdoor Growing My poor Sassy is showing her undies [image] I found this while checking for bugs which I haven’t seen at all since earlier this week. But my question my dear @garrigan62 is: do I top dress her with the Super Soil or …

The light will actually burn the roots and cause you all sorts of issues. Like @SmoknGranny recommended try to find a colored container and put clear container in it or simply paint the outside if the clear one a solid color

If you can’t find a color container and would still like to be able to keep an eye on things paint all but a strip and tape cardboard over it like a site glass that way 95% is always covered and the other 5 you can keep covered except to visually take a peek now and then

Always helpful when we I can just read through someone’s topic of the same situation. :sunglasses: thanks for the share!

I use transparent beer cups so I can see the roots develop, but then put those cups in red beer cups so they don’t get light damaged. Works great. Make holes at the bottom that line up so they drain.

I appreciate you letting me know about white roots not liking light. While I was putting duct tape around the transparent Rubbermaid I noticed the roots have started growing back up. It’s a 30 gal tote I had 6 struggling plants that I put in there (I thought maybe 1 or 2 might survive). I guess I’m …

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