Root Rot In Hydroponic - How To Save Your Plants

How to attempt to save your plants when there is root rot.

Follow me on Instagram: @khang starr

Hydroponic Nutrients

Hydroponics
DWC
Deep Water Culture
Kratky Hydroponic
Non-Circulating Hydroponics

[nseetin]

I rinse them in a solution of (food grade) hydrogen peroxide and it seems to almost always work if you catch it early enough. When I first tried it I figured it might kill the plant or at least weaken it by killing beneficial microbes on the roots, but often they seem unfazed. I also do kratky peppers in smallish jars-- I've noticed that shearing off a few centimeters of the the roots with a super sharp knife when they get close to the bottom of the container seems to keep them vigorous and fruitful while maintaining a small size. Love the channel Khang!

[hdagent]

Very nice! I recently saved a lemon skunk from a botched soil experiment by converting it to a kratky. The plant nearly died. When I investigated further, the roots had been shocked and died from an overdose of nitrogen I had given it. I rinsed all the soil off and used the technique you've shown on your channel. The plant bounced back after a week, grew insane roots into the nute solution and now its growing into a monster.

[sharazod]

Oh my goodness I just love you. I started growing with Aerogarden, I got for my birthday a couple years ago. Then tried the kratky method. Don’t have much money. I have been following you for 2 years, you have helped me to work with things I have. I have always cut the extra plants from my Aerogarden and thrown them away. I pulled one out and started it with the Rockwell cube, plastic shot cup and a water bottle. It is growing well. I am so excited. Thank you for your teaching videos. You are awesome.🥰🥰🥰♥️

[michaell]

I did it to a few of my plants and they all grow back. Good info

[sicplano]

As a preventative I like to add 2 tsp (10 ml) of 3% H2O2 (fungi stat) per 1 gallon (3.7L) nutrient solution in my Kratky systems at startup. Not only does it help with the root rot but O2 is generated which helps oxygenate the roots when you lack a diffusing stone. When I add nutrient solutions to “top off” the liquid level I also add H2O2. I usually don’t have systems with enough volume to last the entire growth cycle so I do have to periodically carefully replenish nutrient solution. This is how I manage to stave off root rot. Great video!

[timnguyen]

I've had good luck with adding a cotton butcher string wick. Wrapped around the rockwool like 3 times then long enough to reach the bottom of the bottle. This keeps the rock wool wet enough to grow air roots so the bottom ones don't drown. I've seen my growth grow 3x, but that's not saying much my stuff was struggling before. I'm mainly doing outdoor small container kratky. Also helps so my roots don't die off during a random hot day.

[valeriesanchez]

Had rot on a tomato.
So did 3 tsp of 3% hydrogen peroxide in 1 gallon water. Used that for my plant without nutrients. So far growing healthy white roots as the rotted roots stay dormant as the h2o2 kills the bacteria.
Since plants have a natural immunity they can defend against the hydrogen and use up the oxygen as it breaks down.
The formula lasts about 4-5 days before having to change again.
Great for kratky.

[IAMGiftbearer]

I just trimmed my roots last night after watching this. There was just a little that seemed oversaturated with water but I can see more new white root growth coming from the roots that were there when I got the plants. I added a little nutrients and am waiting to see if that helps too. A few have dry leaf edges. It does not seem the way they are positioned that the light is too much as it is shining more indirectly on them since I don't have a real grow tent or way to hang the light from above so light is coming from the side on the floor propped against a wall.

[roberthart]

I soaked mine in 5-10% H2O2 several times a day for 3-5 days to prevent reoccurrence

[mandiegarrett]

man, too late. I just got rid of my Kratky cucumber plant yesterday. Oh well, R.I.P. my little cuke. Now I know how to save them. Thank you.

[doodahgurlie]

Awesome video! I'll definitely keep this in mind if my plants start showing symptoms of root rot. Thanks for sharing!

[brievienneau]

My hydroponic avocado tree has some wilted leaves and has been suffering from really bad root rot, I’ll have to try this!!

[themelonman]

Great video khang! I’m currently making a pretty big hydroponic system for my peppers and ran Into this Problem about 2 days ago. Great timing!

[AmySorrellMusic]

I think you saved my DWC heirloom tomato plant. Thanks. It is already looking better.

[vickycantin]

J'adore vos vidéos. Explications simples. Il n'y a rien de compliquer avec vous. Continuez

[fishzilla]

Have you ever tried Cattappa leaves for root rot prevention and lower PH? I use these in my fish tanks to lower PH and offer anti fungal properties. Root rot is essentially a fungus. Thanks!

[dvdgalutube]

the fuzzy white thing, I thought those are mold in my basil and I washed those away... didn't know those are young air roots. Am I gonna kill my basil by washed off those fuzzy white air roots? Thanks!

[nervousbabbs]

😂 I like that you called the aerial Roots growing in fuzzy's when I first started hydroponics I thought I had fuzzies as you would call them and turns out it was just fuzzy mold the plant was already dead when I got it😅

[RohitSingh-sczo]

Hey! Looks amazing! How many lumens light do you use and also how far is the light source from plants?

[bertsnotdown]

I add hydrogen peroxide with my nutrient mix to help prevent root rot.