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Originally Posted by richgannon_2001
if planted in soil they will grow a big tap root and then grow multiple roots off of that....ive heard it goes further into the ground than one would think, i always just cut my plants at the base when harvesting so i have no idea until i pull one up but thats too abusive i think
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It depends on several things. Some strains grow with a wide but shallow root system and some grow with a deep tap root but skinny mass. Soil mass also plays a role. Hard clay soil will give you a shallow but wide root system as the plants have to work too hard to penetrate and grow out sideways in the softer soil nearer the top.
Hydro plays a different role in root mass. With hydro the bigger the root mass the healthier the plant.