Coir & preparation
Why has cocopeat settled below the pot rim?
Some settling follows hydration and handling. Check how much the medium has moved and whether roots or plant crowns are exposed before adding more.
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What should I do about roots exposed above the cocopeat surface?
Determine why roots are exposed before covering them. Settling, erosion and normal growth near the surface can look similar at first glance.
Teral grower guidance · Updated 27 October 2026
DigbyYour roots & watering guideTHE COCOPEAT CONNECTION
Why the root zone matters
The root-zone surface changes through handling and watering. Exposed roots may experience different drying and light conditions from the enclosed profile.
01 / OBSERVE
Three checks before you change anything
- Check whether media has settled or washed away.
- Inspect the plant’s crown position and stem base.
- Compare the exposed roots with roots in an unaffected container.
02 / NARROW IT DOWN
Why are roots visible?
Choose the closest observation for a suggested next check.
The medium has washed away
Review the disturbance and restore suitable support carefully under crop-specific guidance.
The whole profile settled
Assess fill and expansion history before topping up around the stem.
Roots are healthy near the surface
Monitor and discuss whether covering is appropriate for that crop rather than automatically burying them.
03 / TAKE THE NEXT STEP
Leave with something useful
Record the cause of exposure and avoid repeating the same surface disturbance.
Keep in mind
Do not bury crowns or stem tissue indiscriminately to hide visible roots.
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