1st Time Grower - Fan leaves curling down and some yellowing, am I worried about nothing?

witchywoman

Member
Hi there,

Looking for some advice on hydroponics cannabis growth with Black Jack and AK-47, two plants each.

Currently using:
Current Culture RDWC Hydroponics system with their nutrients and feeding schedule.

ph: fluctuates between 6.2-6.5, has maintained 6.2 the last few days since I fed them on Tuesday.

Planted from seeds, 5 weeks old, in rock wool moved at 1 week from a humidity dome to the Current Culture system

Humidifier was in there for a few weeks because it was too dry, been keeping it around 40-60% humidity sometimes higher. I turned it off today and did not refill.

Temp fluctuates between 63-74 degrees but has not gone higher the entire life cycle. It is also now the coolest it has ever been in the grow tent. Consistent air flow is kept on at a low fan rate, changing air safely

Week 1 in the tent I only gave the seedlings/sprouts 1/2 strength nutrients so as not to shock the roots. However that means that in Week 3 of their lives they received Week 1's FULL nutrients, and this last week was week 5, but they recieved Week 3's nutrients. (planted on 12-26-16)

I have some serious concerns because more leaves are curling down than ever and there are yellow streaks and brown spots. Attached is a photo:

I would appreciate any help with this at all, as this is my very first grow and I am very worried about my plants. I feel like the whole time it has been too cold in the tent, and perhaps I do not have the right kind of light? I know it is 1000 watts HPS, I turned it down to 75% a couple weeks ago when one plant showed yellowing leaves curling down and I thought it was light burn. Now all four look yellowish and have some curling. What am I doing wrong??

Supposedly they should start showing buds within a week, but I am anxious. Thanks for any advice you have!!!!
 

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witchywoman

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Not 100% sure, but I think your ph is to high for hydro. I believe its supposed to be between 5.5-6
OK! I had read between 5.5 - 6.5 but that sounds about right. I am thinking of flushing the system, too, and giving them clean water.

Ph should be around 5.8 for hydro.
Temp could be a tad higher.
they are showing a slight deficiency in micro nutes.
I am trying to get it warmer by alternating the fans, thinking of putting in a small space heater and running it on low.

Thank you guys, I will adjust pH and get it warmer! Much appreciated.
 

nfhiggs

Well-Known Member
OK! I had read between 5.5 - 6.5 but that sounds about right. I am thinking of flushing the system, too, and giving them clean water.


I am trying to get it warmer by alternating the fans, thinking of putting in a small space heater and running it on low.

Thank you guys, I will adjust pH and get it warmer! Much appreciated.
Calmag is a necessity in hydro...
 
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