Root rot.-What is the major cause?

[Greenkitty]

What is the major cause of root rot and what can be done to treat and prevent it? It seems to be a constant battle in hydro. About the only thing i haven't triied is distilled water. Well, i did when i was in buckets but it takes way to much now to haul water. I have three systems running and all are set up the same. One system gets it and the others don't. Anyone have any ideas?

[HOG]

one major problem is water getting to hot..... as in the temp. You can put bottles of frozen water in the res or buckets. Also, a cause could come from not enough circulation, which in turn does not mix the nutes. This can cause a slim build up especially if you use additives like Liquid Karma or Floralicious, which are thick dark additives.
hope that helps......

[Greenkitty]

My res. temps stay in the high 60s to low 70s. Don't think they get any higher than 72. I use Holand secrete 3 part system but have had trouble with others as well. Before i set up these systems i ran a 10 percent clorox solution for an hour to sterilize then as sugested by tech department. Don't know, at a lose.

[rangerdanger]

A main cause of root rot is the roots are too wet too long.
A second cause if there is not enough oxygenation of the water.

[Storm]

I've read that it can be strain related as well.
I need to look up where I've read this and i will post it for you.

I've had it once, soaked my ladies roots in a hydrogen peroxide wash.
They never recovered...

[Greenkitty]

I think Ranger hit it on the head. My cycle time was probably off and was looking at my air flow through the system. Started thinking about how much air i had on my last very good grow. There was no comparison between the two. Now there is alot more air flow and a proper cycle timer. Started useing a product called Hygrozyme to help out the root situation. Have noticed new root growth so maybe they will make it through it. Hope so. Will post my findings.

[Storm]

well, I looked and looked for that article i had read. I know for certain in was on OG.
But I want to wish you luck and please do keep us posted :bongdude:

[mistical]

bollox ive got rott on one of my plants , is there a cure?

[Greenkitty]

I have been triing a plan that my hydroshop has suggested. It involves the use of hygrozyme-H2o2-sm90 and alot more air flow through the nutrients. Is there a cure? Don't think so but with useing this stuff along with your regular feed program- have developed some new root structure and the plants are budding again. It definitelyhas been a crop saver for me. The H2o2 may not be compatible with some organics.