How to prune the roots of green radish

Does the green radish need root pruning?

In daily care, the roots of the green ivy need to be pruned, and its rotten roots, long roots, and old roots should be trimmed off. If the roots are not pruned, it may cause its branches and leaves to become weak, and if the rotten roots are not pruned in time, the entire plant will die. The rotten roots and diseased roots should be cut off in time, and then the soil should be changed to avoid infection by diseases.

Newly bought green radish needs to be pruned before transplanting. The twisted roots, old roots, overly long roots, diseased roots, dead roots, and residual roots should be trimmed and tidy up before transplanting. If too many roots are damaged during root pruning, some leaves need to be cut off to reduce the consumption of transpiration.

Root pruning of hydroponic green radish

The roots of hydroponic green radish need to be pruned, because as it continues to grow, its root system will become more and more, and some of the original roots will become older and older. These old roots not only have low nutrient absorption efficiency, but also take up a lot of space, which is not conducive to plant growth, so they need to be pruned in time.

Root pruning and potting of green radish

1. Root pruning: Hold the soil-removed green radish plant in one hand and use a pair of scissors in the other hand to gently prune the roots of the plant. The pruning range includes rotten roots, old black roots, tangled roots, diseased roots, and roots that are too long and dense, leaving the tender, white and clean roots.

2. Root washing : Before cleaning the roots of the green radish, dry it in clean water under light for about 2 days, then put it in water and wash it clean. If rotten roots are found, trim them in time to prevent infection.

3. Pruning branches and leaves: The roots and branches are closely related. If the plant grows too lush, it will inevitably increase the burden on the root system. After pruning the root system, if the branches and leaves of the plant are too lush, some branches and leaves should also be cut off. This can reduce the plant's consumption and demand for nutrients and release the root system.

4. Wound treatment: The roots of the green radish have been trimmed before. In order to prevent the wound from getting infected or even rotting and dying, you can dip a layer of wood ash on the wound or soak it in carbendazim to disinfect the wound. After drying for 30 minutes, you can transplant it into a potted plant.

Maintenance of green radish after root pruning and repotting

The green ivy that has just been rooted and repotted should not be watered immediately, especially watering it thoroughly. Watering too early can easily lead to root rot. Watering is usually done 2 days after repotting, which can promote rapid rooting of the plant and accelerate the resumption of normal growth.

Fifteen days after the roots of the green radish are pruned and potted, it is better to expose it to the sun for one hour in the morning and evening. If it does not recover well, you can postpone the sun exposure for a few days.