NEW PC GROW CASE - 1st Time grower
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TheCheef
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HELP!!!! Im getting yellow edges on a couple of the leaves and they seem burnt up and crispy. I transported it to a new pot the other day, I dunno whether the soil got disturbed and the root hit a hot part of the soil or what. I thought it was heat stress and moved it away from the light. Its getting worse now so I dont think thats it. No nutes either. Wondering what to do
TheCheef
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DAY 16 UPDATE:
First 2 are the WW. You can see the leaf tips that were burnt up. They are doing much better now.
Last 2 are of the BW. A couple of the leaves have started to curl up towards the light now.
After checking the soil with my meter, I figured it was time to feed em (water them I guess since Im still not using any nutes). I watered til it dripped out the bottom into my tray, then let it sit for about 15 mins to see if it absorbed anymore. Neither one did so I threw them back in the case. Each one took about a half liter. Thanks to Grizz for the tips!! I feel a lot better about this watering process now. I used to just water when it looked dry, but now I get a better idea of what goes into it.
When I checked them this morning, they were SUPER excited for the water. They are standing up nice and look full and green today
These are the best the little bitches have looked in a long time!! Most of the stuff Ive been reading say to start adding nutes after the 3rd week. Thatd be after the weekend, Id guess. I have some Grow Big, and Tiger Bloom for flowering already, but I wonder if I should pick up some Big Bloom for the rest of veg as well. The FF feeding chart suggests both and Ive seen some pretty nice lookin grows with using all three. Suggestions?
First 2 are the WW. You can see the leaf tips that were burnt up. They are doing much better now.
Last 2 are of the BW. A couple of the leaves have started to curl up towards the light now.
After checking the soil with my meter, I figured it was time to feed em (water them I guess since Im still not using any nutes). I watered til it dripped out the bottom into my tray, then let it sit for about 15 mins to see if it absorbed anymore. Neither one did so I threw them back in the case. Each one took about a half liter. Thanks to Grizz for the tips!! I feel a lot better about this watering process now. I used to just water when it looked dry, but now I get a better idea of what goes into it.
When I checked them this morning, they were SUPER excited for the water. They are standing up nice and look full and green today
These are the best the little bitches have looked in a long time!! Most of the stuff Ive been reading say to start adding nutes after the 3rd week. Thatd be after the weekend, Id guess. I have some Grow Big, and Tiger Bloom for flowering already, but I wonder if I should pick up some Big Bloom for the rest of veg as well. The FF feeding chart suggests both and Ive seen some pretty nice lookin grows with using all three. Suggestions? 
GrizzlyAdams
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Follow the FF trio instructions, but I'd suggest starting 3/4 strength max. All fert dosing instructions is for absolute maximum, companies move more ferts with higher doses. Start 1/2 strength and see how they do, you can always add more. . .but not less.
TheCheef
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Gotcha thanks. Im gonna look to add those when I water next in a few days.
GrizzlyAdams
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Looking good man, those lower leaves look sort of sickly but thats to be expected, they were pretty damaged.
Putting your plants in complete darkness between 24-48 hours can help speed up the flowering process by a few weeks. Since your plants are immature I'd do the full 48 hour blackout. Expect sexing around 2 weeks, you'd know much faster if your plants were closer to maturity so yeah, expect around a 2 week wait.
Did you watch those videos concerning phosphorus during flowering?
Putting your plants in complete darkness between 24-48 hours can help speed up the flowering process by a few weeks. Since your plants are immature I'd do the full 48 hour blackout. Expect sexing around 2 weeks, you'd know much faster if your plants were closer to maturity so yeah, expect around a 2 week wait.
Did you watch those videos concerning phosphorus during flowering?
TheCheef
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Im watching the phosphorus vids now, this guy cracks me up lol. Good stuff tho.
Should I throw the other bulb in now that im switchin to flower?
GrizzlyAdams
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You mean switch in 2700K or add more lights.
TheCheef
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Def switch to 2700k but I took out a bulb during veg. I running 3x 26w CFLs now. I have room for a fourth if it would benefit to add more light during flower
GrizzlyAdams
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May as well
TheCheef
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DAY 25 - 1st day of Flower:
I blacked em out for 48hrs and now they are on a 12/12 cycle. The bottom couple of leaves are yellowed. I read it could be a nitrogen deficiency, but Im not sure how. Other than that, the new growths are comin in niiiiiice!
The 1st 3 pics are of the WW, the next 2 of the BW. The last pic shows the bend on the BW. The stem is growing at a 45 degree angle. The first 2 pics show the yellow leaves at the bottom up close.
I blacked em out for 48hrs and now they are on a 12/12 cycle. The bottom couple of leaves are yellowed. I read it could be a nitrogen deficiency, but Im not sure how. Other than that, the new growths are comin in niiiiiice!
The 1st 3 pics are of the WW, the next 2 of the BW. The last pic shows the bend on the BW. The stem is growing at a 45 degree angle. The first 2 pics show the yellow leaves at the bottom up close.
GrizzlyAdams
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Your new growth is looking pretty rumpled, its probably a result of heat stress. Looks like nitrogen def to me as well. I'm going to go ahead and say these are the best looking PC case plants i've seen to date.
TheCheef
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Thanks man, Im a little concerned tho....
I woke up and the new growths are a real lime/neon green color. Nitrogen def is what Ive read about. Both plants are bright green on the tops and the new side sprouts. What should I do about the def?
GrizzlyAdams
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Add nitro dude. Have you got the fox farms trio? Any worm castings? Leftover ocean forest?