Hi all. Im starting a grow journal at the suggestions of one of the moderators. Im 3-weeks into an AeroGarden grow and things arent going so hot... Well not too bad... Im just a little frustrated with what I think might be nute burn but Im not entirely sure???
Ive been using Fox-Farm Grow Big Hydro from the start (I know I should have used distilled water for the first 2-weeks My bad.) The directions say 2-teaspoons/gallon, and Ive been using1/4. Ive also been using Cannazym root stuff as directed.
Ive already removed two leaves due to bad burn, and it looks like two more are gonna die. Its happened the same way both times. The tips develop small brown dots that get larger & spread. Then the tips ultimately curl up or down. The second tier (from the bottom) leaves are starting to developed tiny (pin hole size) brown dots too, so I know this shit is going to spread if I dont figure it out.
At first I suspected nute burn, so I switched to distilled water... Ive been in distilled water (6.0 PH) for 2-days and it still seems to be spreading? Ive been using 17-Watt Ott-Lite True Colors on each side for added light... however I stopped using them because I feared I might be sun-burning the plants. I was also spraying the leaves with carbonated water (no sugar) and Ive stopped that as well because I just dont know whats causing the discoloration.
Another peculiar phenomena is that the leaves droop down to the point of touching the AeroGarden at the end of the 18/6 light cycle. At the start of the cycle, however, the leaves are several inches above the AeroGarden. These pics were taken at the start of the light cycle.
Im stabbing in the dark here, and I dont really know what the problem is. I was planning on using the AeroGarden for starting, my mother, and cloning only. Id like to switch to a 20-gallon Rubbermaid Aeroponic system, but Id like to get this thing healthy first. Any suggestions as to WTF Im doing wrong would be greatly helpful.
Ya. Its all good though. Im always glad when someone takes the time to help.
Just to give everyone an update I cloned two branches in the Aerogarden. It was pretty easy. Im not using the net pods, but rather I PH balanced some rockwool in distilled water, then used Clonex on the two branches. First I selected a branch with at least three lower nodes. Then cut off the two lower nodes, sliced the branch at the base at a 45-deg angle. Then scuffed the bottom branch and dipped it immediately in some Clonex. I then pushed em (the branches) into the rockwool (which was placed in the Aerogarden.). Then filled the AG with the recommended dose of Clonex. I only used one light at the highest-level while the branches were under clear Tupperware bowls. The clones took marvelously (they are 5 days old in the attached photos.) Ultimately I think the AG will be great for keeping a mother, and starting clones for the first month of their life. It will consume a lot less water & nutrients that my 20-gallon Rubbermaid tub.
Also, the main girl has no signs of sex, so Im patiently waiting. Its currently growing about 2-inches per day, and consumes about ½ gallon of water.
Damn. The FAQ section says 5.2 is ideal.
https://www.rollitup.org/view.php?pg=faq&cmd=article&id=79
I thought I was high. When I checked the PH this morning I was at 4.9. I'll up it again until I get 6.0.
Thanks gents.
Some great advice there towlie. Brutal, but honest, i like it.P.S. My first advice is to bag the AG. Its too small. My single plant drinks a gallon per day. Youll have to start flowering too soon, and itll hurt the quality of your bud. I only use mine for seedlings and cloning. Go to the GrowFAQ at the top of the page and build yourself a better system for less $$$, then buy a good PH meter & Truncheon. Youre fucked without them.
Hey Logan. First of all, I'm lovin' that avatar.Hey it looks like the light is to close to the top of those.
Thanks Skunk. I'm actually using the AG right now to germ some seedlings. I made some holders for rockwool, and dropped the seeds (pointy side down) in the rockwool. I used 6 seeds and all 6 took... the pump heats the water so it's a nice energy saver for the first two weeks... but I still wouldn't get one if I could do it over.Some great advice there towlie. Brutal, but honest, i like it.