so I noticed some browning on only one of the tops. It’s the closet to the light. I haven’t used any nutrients in the last 3 waterings planned on using again this week until I saw this. I also doubled my light wattage around 10-14 days ago. Really strange how it appeared over night,this is my first grow any feedback would be appreciated.
Light or Nutrient Burn?
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Jimdamick
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It's not nutrient burn, it looks like a nutrient deficiency.
What are you feeding it?
How close is the light?
What is your growing medium?
MoonDuneBuggy
Active Member
Answer these simple questions the best you can.
If you do not know, or do not use something; Just say so = NA
Strain; Type, Bag seed, official company… name of strain:
Age from Sprout:
Soil in pots, Hydroponic, or Coco / Brand and type of Soil & Size of Pots:
How often do you water and how do you determine when to do so?
PH of water and runoff or solution in reservoir:
What is strength of nutrient mix? EC, or TDS:
Indoor or Outdoor:
Light system, size and height from plants:
Temps; Day, Night:
Humidity; Day, Night:
Ventilation system; Yes, No, Size:
AC, Humidifier, De-humidifier:
Co2; Yes, No:
Add anything else you feel would help us give you a most informed answer. Feel free to elaborate, but short, to the point questions and facts will help us help you
If you do not know, or do not use something; Just say so = NA
Strain; Type, Bag seed, official company… name of strain:
Age from Sprout:
Soil in pots, Hydroponic, or Coco / Brand and type of Soil & Size of Pots:
How often do you water and how do you determine when to do so?
PH of water and runoff or solution in reservoir:
What is strength of nutrient mix? EC, or TDS:
Indoor or Outdoor:
Light system, size and height from plants:
Temps; Day, Night:
Humidity; Day, Night:
Ventilation system; Yes, No, Size:
AC, Humidifier, De-humidifier:
Co2; Yes, No:
Add anything else you feel would help us give you a most informed answer. Feel free to elaborate, but short, to the point questions and facts will help us help you
Strain; Type, Bag seed, official company… name of strain: bag seed clone that was revegged
Age from Sprout: March 14th first sign of growth from clone
Soil in pots, Hydroponic, or Coco / Brand and type of Soil & Size of Pots: FFOF in 1gal pot
How often do you water and how do you determine when to do so? Twice a week, when the pot is light
PH of water and runoff or solution inreservoir: N/A
What is strength of nutrient mix? EC, or TDS: fox farm big bloom did recommended feeding
Indoor or Outdoor: indoor
Light system, size and height from plants: LED, 30 watts 7 inches from highest top
Temps; Day, Night: N/A id say lowest is 70 highest 80
Humidity; Day, Night:N/A
Ventilation system; Yes, No, Size: not in a tent but have a fan blowing plants light breeze
AC, Humidifier, De-humidifier:N/A
Co2; Yes, No: no
Age from Sprout: March 14th first sign of growth from clone
Soil in pots, Hydroponic, or Coco / Brand and type of Soil & Size of Pots: FFOF in 1gal pot
How often do you water and how do you determine when to do so? Twice a week, when the pot is light
PH of water and runoff or solution inreservoir: N/A
What is strength of nutrient mix? EC, or TDS: fox farm big bloom did recommended feeding
Indoor or Outdoor: indoor
Light system, size and height from plants: LED, 30 watts 7 inches from highest top
Temps; Day, Night: N/A id say lowest is 70 highest 80
Humidity; Day, Night:N/A
Ventilation system; Yes, No, Size: not in a tent but have a fan blowing plants light breeze
AC, Humidifier, De-humidifier:N/A
Co2; Yes, No: no
FF big bloom, about 7inches and fox farm ocean forest soil
Beachwalker
Well-Known Member
Your problem stems from this answer you've given above:
PH of water and runoff or solution inreservoir: N/A
Learning to control and monitor pH will cure your issue. You may possibly also be having rootbound issues, could not tell from picture but one gallon pot may not be adequate ?
-good luck!
PH of water and runoff or solution inreservoir: N/A
Learning to control and monitor pH will cure your issue. You may possibly also be having rootbound issues, could not tell from picture but one gallon pot may not be adequate ?
-good luck!
Anything I should do to fix the ph? I don’t think it’s rootbound because my other plant whose root system was a monster when transplanted and also twice the size is fine (for now) but how would I double check to be sure?
How would I add in potassium(I think that’s k) with out adding more nutes, should I flush out my plant? I’m on start of week 6.
I’m feeding with fox farm big bloom liquid plant foos
Any link in particular to read about foliar feeding? And seriously feed it a banana?
Jimdamick
Well-Known Member
Your FFOF is a good soil, and should have enough minerals for a month, after that add a small amount of Calmag.
I still say it needs more N, and lower humidity. Big bloom has a limited amount of N, so if you add some, like with Calmag, that might be a good thing, and it won't hurt.
What type light are you using, because 7" is too close for most lights. Back it up to at least 16"/24" for LED, and 30" minimum for HID.
One other thing is that at 6 weeks for a 8 week, you will get yellowing leaves, which is normal and you only have 2 weeks approximately to finish, so I wouldn't lose any sleep over it
Jimdamick
Well-Known Member
Bananas ain't a good thing too add to you soil, all it will add is fly's, and pot doesn't need foliar feeding, it's a waste of time.
Beachwalker
Well-Known Member
Buy a pH meter and carefully monitor pH of what you feed. A meter will also help to diagnose other issues by monitoring the pH of the runoff occasionally
If you haven't use nutrients in the last three feedings makes me suspect your likely not feeding too heavily, more likely a lockout do to pH ?
Also you can grow plants in 1 gallons but you should use at least 3 gallons for best results, you're going to get a noticeably better yield in 3's
..agree with jim above, no bananas / no foliar feeding, forget about the wacky shit, start feeding on a balanced program and monitoring the pH and your issues will go away with proper growing practices
go to ilgm.com and growweedeasy.com and start reading for best results!
-good luck!
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Calmag is a brand correct? Also don’t laugh but two 16watt led bulbs 100watt replacements
Can I get one of those at Walmart? I did 2 regular waterings and then one heavy watering all without nutes, and then after the heavier watering this appeared. I ordered 3 gal pots but they were too big for my space, only 1 gal would fit but I I plan to only do 2 plants instead of 3 next time.
Beachwalker
Well-Known Member
I get most of my gear like that from Amazon, you could try a local grow store or you can get the little pH strips or they have the swimming pool test kits for short money too.
Most start out with a yellow cheapie meter for about 10 or 12 bucks, it will really help you out
*I use only Apera meters & instruments
Beachwalker
Well-Known Member
.. your tap water pH could be anything mine is 8.9 and then when you add the food it probably goes from very high to very low and you're probably seeing a pH bounce causing the lockout
..keep pH a steady 6.5 whether it's plain water or contains nutes at every feeding for best results
get a pH meter and this problem should go away. you'll lose some of the damage leaves cuz it's going to progress for a while, so important to correct it fast, to minimize further damage. Even a swimming pool pH kit will help, but cheap meter's better choice though
so should I buy some distilled water to flush the plants with to fix the problem?