Root Rot? little white roots near the surface

[Zachanonymous]

This is my first attempt at growing tomatoes indoors, and I might have over watered one of the plants. It might have also turned into root rot, from what I've gathered.

 

[Chuck]

This is my first attempt at growing tomatoes indoors, and I might have over watered one of the plants. It might have also turned into root rot, from what I've gathered.

White roots are healthy roots. Black roots are a sign of root rot. Brown brittle roots are dead roots. I have never seen roots like pictured. Did you cultivate around the base of the plant thereby disturbing the surface roots?

 

[Sheal]

The roots are fine but being on the surface water has produced furry tendrils. Covering them with a little extra soil should solve the problem.

 

[Zachanonymous]

No, no cultivation near the base of the plant. Thanks for the advice.