Really??? Are there nutes??? Nope just straight water... Damn... Spex?? No I didn't get the ppm meter, the day I went it wasn't in stock. I've read 1000 different feed schedules & formulas to mix up, different mL of the different nutes and went with what's worked the best for others. I feel like if it was nutes it would be a lot more than 10% of the leaves, but I'm also not sure, so possible could be nutes. At any time when you read your ppm and it was off, either to much or not enough did less than 10% of the leaves & of that less than 10% of the leave be yellow? It's been that way since the start, and even with seeds I cracked this statement even applies. I guess getting that ppm meter will be the for sure 100% way of telling me, but I really don't think it has to do with nutes....
It's finally time for me to quit reading and just grow!!!
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Ninjabowler
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Your plants need nutrients after they pass the cody leaves. Those two little flaps that pop out first. They have nutrients for the plant to start its life. After that it needs nutrients. The yellowing is due to lack of nitrogen, the most important nutrient for growth. Splash a couple of teaspoons of grow formula in there pronto. Then get a ppm meter. Its very important, it will tell you how much they are eating compared to drinking. This is important later when they start using up alot of the rez and you need to top off more frequently. When people say dont feed them nutes for two weeks its because they are in dirt, not water, promix, or coco. This is a very common mistake. You should be at 250-300 ppm right now. Buy a ppm meter asap, its your eyes into your plants nutritonal requirements 
Ninjabowler
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They are using up the nutrients in themselves to keep growing. Kinda like when the plant finnishes and le leaves start yellowing 
spex420
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^^couldn't of said it better myself
i bought mine from ebay http://www.ebay.com/itm/HM-Digital-TDS-EZ-PPM-Tester-Water-Quality-Purity-Test-Hydroponics-METER-ONLY-/271083213086?pt=Small_Kitchen_Appliances_US&hash=item3f1dd1911e
it works. i know you have spared no expense with this grow op but if you wanted to save a couple bucks...
i bought mine from ebay http://www.ebay.com/itm/HM-Digital-TDS-EZ-PPM-Tester-Water-Quality-Purity-Test-Hydroponics-METER-ONLY-/271083213086?pt=Small_Kitchen_Appliances_US&hash=item3f1dd1911e
it works. i know you have spared no expense with this grow op but if you wanted to save a couple bucks...
Ninjabowler
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Hahahaaa, thats the one i had, it lasted one grow and then went way off on me. I spent the hundred and ten bucks on the almost indestructable, never need to be calibrated big ole stick thats waterproof that comes with a five year warrenty. Couldnt be happier. Eating crayons make me smart.
Herb Man
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Dont know about the discoloration.
As for sexing the plant that comes later.
The male I had, showed sex at about the 6 week mark.
They look like little balls in the flower and they tend to grow faster than the females.
spex420
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It's hit or miss with those cheap Chinese pos iv had mine for years works like a charm i bought the same one but for ph that everyone has ya kno the yellow one broke after 2 months but i kno people that have had the same one forever so like i said its a gamble if your going to get a good one or not but for 10 bucks who cares get a couple..Hahahaaa, thats the one i had, it lasted one grow and then went way off on me. I spent the hundred and ten bucks on the almost indestructable, never need to be calibrated big ole stick thats waterproof that comes with a five year warrenty. Couldnt be happier. Eating crayons make me smart.
DrKingGreen
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Make sure to check how your ppm meter reads. There are different ppm scales that they use, so you want to make sure you are using a meter with the correct scale, or converting it.
And don't let your males grow as long as herbman. You can tell they are males weeks and weeks before that point and there is no need in continuing the risk by letting them go.
And don't let your males grow as long as herbman. You can tell they are males weeks and weeks before that point and there is no need in continuing the risk by letting them go.
Ninjabowler
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Aahhh hell man, you cant telll a male till he starts hangin sac. Just cause hes quick outta the gate doesnt always mean dick. That bag seed had all the potential in the world. And why spend ten bucks that could cost you more thanthe price of a good meter?
DrKingGreen
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I can. When I see a ball on a rod I know it's a dick. I don't care if they're baby dicks or pornstar rigs, I'm not interested haha. Completely agree with the bagseed part. My OG came from bagseed and is probably my favorite OG I've smoked to date plus a huge producer and so oily. Hoping for another miracle with my Mango bagseed. Although I would normally argue cheaper is better, growing has taught me to not be quite as much of a penny pincher. Quality grow items are expensive and the crappy ones break!
Ninjabowler
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A baby dick is still a sign of maleness, i thought you were talkin about lookin at them and sayin the tall ones were males
Ninjabowler
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Did you give those babies food yet?
I've been feeding them since day 1. No way they get like this in 9 days w/out food... The only thing I don't do/have the ppm. I'm pretty confident in my schedule & amounts that I add. I took 5 guys schedules & amounts & tweak & twirked it until I got what I put in it. They all checked there's regularly and was on at all times, so under the rules of bettering the system they had, I only could imagine that it's on... If I wasn't seeing what I see, I would 100% go get it, but I don't think I need it. Did you see those roots man???
Ninjabowler
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Either im really high or this doesnt make sence. You said nope just straight water and then you said that your feeding them???
If theres no food in there for them to eat theyll eat themselves.
My bad, I was being sarcastic when I said "nope, just water" l 10000% have been feeding since day 1, I just have not taken any ppm readings because I don't have one. I do how ever check the ph every couple days & it around 6.1. Just don't think I need to check what someone else has already done & checked numerous times. The plants are day 10 & seeds day 8, and they look like that, so hell yea the eat, steak & potatoes every night!!!
Ninjabowler
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Well thats a relief. Are they doin better yet and how the buds comin along? Any yet?
Herb Man
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Good going BC.
It would seem strange that you spent this much money, but omitted to get a standard piece of equipment.
But if you’re successful without it, you may start a new trend.
Either way, we all learn.
journey1111
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I am thinking that you want the Ph more around 5.5-5.8 for a hydro set up. I have read the whole thread and I wish you luck! Ask any questions I will do my best to help.
DrKingGreen
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Been away for a couple of weeks. Lets see an update man! This and two others are the only ones I've even thought about (other than mine) since leaving