possible deficiency? Blue mystic AF

socaljoe

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Maybe your soil is too hot. I killed a bunch of seedlings this year before realizing the common element was the soil and that it was likely too hot.
 

InnDickUhh

Member
My bad. I am using cocotek coco coir. 4, 26w CFLs. I fed EXTREMELY low doses of calmag/dynagro bloom. I know bloom isn't meant for veg but people have used it successfully for veg. The dose was 1/8th of eaxh mixed into a gallon which was then poured into a water bottle 3/4 full of clean neutral water.
 

socaljoe

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From what I understand about coco, some brands need to be thoroughly rinsed before using due to salt buildup from sitting in brackish water. I don't know anything about cocotek, but apparently that can be an issue with coco.

Edit: did some quick reading, and it doesn't appear that salt buildup is an issue with cocotek...the only other thought is that maybe you're overfeeding, even though you are using small amounts.
 

RedCarpetMatches

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Coco absorbs calcium and magnesium. I always pre charge double dose of cal mag to avoid these issues. I even add 1 tbsp dolomite lime for the long run. Not too hot at very low strength. Cocotek is usually good after 1 rinse. 5.8 PH and calmag should fix good luck. Look into KISS method and go from there. 7 PH is death with coco!!! Have I earned my rep yet?
 

Ogracious

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If you are using a soilless medium without trace elements I would recommend watering with 1/4 strength nutes. Make sure it is 1/4 of what the manufacturer recommends for seedlings. I would only do this once so that the nutes are available when it needs it (seeds don't naturally grow in nutrient free medium, it won't burn at that strength). I will say that you are being a little paranoid, as there is no worry until it consumes the cotyledon.

-Sap
 

RedCarpetMatches

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No nutrients before 5th or 6th level of leaves !!
So if you plant in good soil they'll die lol. You must grow yellow plants. Maybe you should try dandelions. Still waiting for my rep InnDick lol. I scratched your back now it's your turn;). I want to take you under my wing.
 
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