I stopped listening to anybody who said i couldnt do it the way i wanted to try. So many people think there is only one way to skin a cat!
Just because the roots wont fill the entire area doesnt mean there aren’t benefits. I see living soil grows going in earthboxes that are absolutely mindblowing! The roots dont fill the entire space and plenty of growers grow that way! After a little experience with these plants you will find what works and what doesnt, always experiment if you think it can produce better. Thats how we learn!
Some reasons the older, lower leaves might be dying: not enough light, underwatering, nitrogen deficiency, or pests. It could be many different things, but those 4 seem to be the most common. Root rot from overwatering can also cause leaves to start dying from the bottom up. Otherwise they look great!
