silverhazefiend
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The purple stem indicator isn’t the best bc some seeds I popped as sprouts have purple stems .. I have two silver haze like this
And I noticed a lot of the kushes and og have woody purple stems and they seem healthy
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And I noticed a lot of the kushes and og have woody purple stems and they seem healthy
colocowboy
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It can be an early indication, it can also be genetic but when the leaves consume like that the imbalance is causing an uptake issue. I been on the leds for about a year and while not always an issue it’s usually an issue to some degree. Sometimes it’s completely ridiculous how much they are affected. I’m learning to read my plants all over again, makes you feel like a noob again. lol it’s good though, and humbling!
DaliGhozt
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Get some epsom salt, 1.25 grams per gallon to your regular feeding and it will clear up those purple stems.
Nate Dogg
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Sugar rush nine, 6, and 10 basically finished stretching and are starting to develop some blooms. This picture was taken right after i gave them a quarter dose of bloom nutrients, going to check on them now and see how they liked it and adjust accordingly. Also came home to a pretty nice surprise. The Pellezino freebies seems like it’s going to bring a lot of sweet candy, orange, and citrus terps. So, definitely really excited for that one.
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Super_Glued_to_deathOG
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Thank you i will definitely stop at the store and get some any Epsom salt in specific or just normal epsom salt
colocowboy
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It ranges in texture but it’s really all the same.
*i try to get as much for as little as possible and sometimes Walgreens has a bogo if you have their rewards card.
*i try to get as much for as little as possible and sometimes Walgreens has a bogo if you have their rewards card.
Super_Glued_to_deathOG
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Aside from the purple stems how did yall know it was mag deficiency from the pics?
colocowboy
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The leaf consumption and the stems together but basically it looks a little like n deficiency or the start of cannibalism. The leaf he pictured was typical of how it starts, I knew he would say the stems were purpling next.
Edit* I have seen it on my plants every run since I switched to led, been growing for 30 years it’s going to take a bit to get used to how it affects my technique.
Edit* I have seen it on my plants every run since I switched to led, been growing for 30 years it’s going to take a bit to get used to how it affects my technique.
DaliGhozt
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Essentially epsom salt is epsom salt, but yeah pharmacy’s usually carry it in stock, but it’s something you can find at the grow shop also, it’s probably just a lil more expensive there for the same thing lol. But yeah it’s a quick fix.
JewelRunner
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8lbs for five bux at Walmart or target
Nate Dogg
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was wondering why my plants we’re going through the bottle of Calmag that i got like it was out of style. i was wondering if i was doing something wrong, but that was my first run with LEDs so that makes sense. i’ll try using epsom salt this next run since i want to use only organics
colocowboy
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They don’t always need the extra calcium which can cause issues of its own in excess.
nc208
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This needs to be addressed more. If calcium is too high then Magnesium won't be absorbed properly and is why you find lots of people saying they use tons of cal mag for Led.
Corporal_Biscuit
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Devil Lettuce anyone?
Officialoracle420
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#marmalade #oraclecut
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Nate Dogg
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Well shit didn’t even know that as well, looks like i’ll get some Epsom salt when i get paid Friday. Just popped some new seeds under my led light lights, and will definitely give it a go instead of using Calmag. Only will use the Calmag every now and then and in very small doses, Much appreciated.
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Officialoracle420
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I don’t use epsom every watering. I run LED’s. I may start using 2 tablespoons per gallon in my waterings. I may also consider using it in veg as a foliar. Also contains sulfur.
Nate Dogg
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True that, honestly i’ll probably use it like you’re using it. i personally prefer water soluble’s/foliars, because you can see the reaction from your plant pretty fast(sometimes almost instantaneously). Also it’s an added bonus that if U use too much U can kind of flush it out, where as if U do a top dressing and U put too much your fate is essentially sealed which is why i always start off with a quarter or half of the recommended dose. Thank you man much appreciated.
colocowboy
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Ya I would still try to read your plants for application and your absolutely right, foliar is super responsive. Just like anything you can get carried away. I gave it to my Durban as a first maintenance in flower and burned her horribly. It’s not always needed.