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[โ€“] BastingChemina@slrpnk.net 4 points 1 month ago (1 children)

I doubt think it's a DNA problem, the amount of roots depends on the amount of leaves.

So keeping the grass short keeps the roots sorry as well

But why? Roots act as energy storage, so once full, grow more. Not full stop. That should lead to pretty decent roots.