Help my seedling is growing slow

Help my seedling is growing slow

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Erasmus

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My seedling is about 3 weeks old and is growing extremely slowDSC_0012.JPG  DSC_0014.JPG  DSC_0016.JPG
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The small round leafs are turning yellow as well as the tips of the other leafs

I used some potting soil I got from our local store. And i water when I feel the top inch of the soil is dry
 
a senile fungus

a senile fungus

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Seedling are easy to overwater.

What size container is it in?

Try this. Take the same sized container that this plant is in, and fill it with dirt. Now pick it up and feel how much it weighs in your hand. Now go over to the planted container and pick it up. It will be heavier. You're most likely overwatering... Let the container dry out more than you are. I let mine get pretty light in between waterings, and the plants like it. But pretty light and bone dry is a fine line, I live on the edge lol

Roots need oxygen to live, too much water is like drowning them...

I hope that helps.

Also, are you feeding it? Or is it straight up potting soil?

I'm no expert, but I'd say your plant is overwatered and also ready to feed.

HTH
 
phil k

phil k

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hes overwatering for sure but he's over feeding too.. thats whats creating the yello..... but id put money he's feeding already.
 
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Erasmus

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a senile fungus said:
Seedling are easy to overwater.

What size container is it in?

Try this. Take the same sized container that this plant is in, and fill it with dirt. Now pick it up and feel how much it weighs in your hand. Now go over to the planted container and pick it up. It will be heavier. You're most likely overwatering... Let the container dry out more than you are. I let mine get pretty light in between waterings, and the plants like it. But pretty light and bone dry is a fine line, I live on the edge lol

Roots need oxygen to live, too much water is like drowning them...

I hope that helps.

Also, are you feeding it? Or is it straight up potting soil?

I'm no expert, but I'd say your plant is overwatered and also ready to feed.

HTH
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Thank you ill let it dry more and let you know... Also I do not use fertiliser or any kind of feeding except the soil it self
 
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bigsteve

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1. over watering
2. transplanted into too big a pot.
3. no chunks of white stuff to retain moisture.

BigSteve.
 
kiwipaulie

kiwipaulie

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To give you an idea on watering, in soil I try to water once a week. I don't add any nutes for at least the first 3-4 weeks, as most soils already have nutes.

Next time mix your soil 50/50 with perlite.

I remember someone said, cannabis like most other plants can handle a drought, but not a flood.

Go easy on the watering.

What sort of light you using and how far off from the plant is it.
 
a senile fungus

a senile fungus

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Erasmus said:
Thank you ill let it dry more and let you know... Also I do not use fertiliser or any kind of feeding except the soil it self
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OK.

Just what I thought.

Let it dry out more till the pot feels pretty light when you pick it up. And definitely get a simple, balanced npk plant food. When I'm not fully organic I use Maxsea 16-16-16 for veg, they love it.

I dunno what kind of light you're using but keep it as close as possible to reduce stretch, and as many watts as you can if you're using cfls. Lol

Tag me if you need more help @a senile fungus
 
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shiva

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Erasmus said:
Ok so what do I do now?
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As a suggestion I always mix 25% perlite and 25% vermiculite... This combo helps retain moisture and natural nutrients in the soil so you need to feed less throughout the grow. Also, helps with good drainage after watering so they don't drown. Also if you can is say get some more light on them. I've grown with a minimum of 200W previously, but never 100W however others may say different.

I'm a fan of trying to retain natural nutes in the original soil, so can't advise on feed for you. Hope the above helps.

Also, invest in a moisture meter!!! Easy to see when they need watering!
 
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bigsteve

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"Ok so what do I do now?"

1. see #2.
2. transplant into a smaller pot w/new soil.
3. make sure new soil is at least10% perlite.

Good luck, BigSteve.
 
Desr

Desr

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Dont feed it.. get more soil. Mix 25% perlite in, replant in 3 or 5 gal. Finger in a few inches of soil..if its dry then water.
 
Thefarmer12

Thefarmer12

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Next time start your seedlings in soil that has little or no nutrients. Seedlings have enough in them already to go the first couple weeks.

Next time try finding a "seed starting" soil with no nutrients to start your seedlings in. After 3-4 weeks you can transplant to a soil with nutrients. I'd suggest a soil made for what we grow such as Ocean Forest. You likely have a hydroponic store somewhere close (fox farm has a store search for those who carry their soil) or you can go with pro mix (orange bag) from menards which contains no nutrient (they'll need to be added) or pro mix organic also at menards.

You can also order ocean foresr online.

As others have said, add perlite (not miracle grow perlite - they add nutrients to it for some stupid reason) to any soil you use as it aids draining of your soil.

Good luck!
 
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