I just started doing the 2x weekly Epsom foliar the 13th of this month and this started happening on the 18th. Yeah the pots are dry before watering. I water once every 4 days or so.
Did the plants have problems before the 2x weekly Epsom foliar?
I was following what Kratos does in his grow with foliar feeding https://www.rollitup.org/t/the-capabilities-of-a-simple-soil-and-a-1000w-de-bulb-with-sips.1042751/ I gave em some Neptune's at half strength on the 22nd and I won't foliar anymore until I figure out what's going on. Would too much mag cause this? Also here's my grow journal if it helps at all https://www.rollitup.org/t/lazypotheads-4x4-critical-kush-geekbeast-grow.1045663/
No, I think you're good. Sometimes if you overload one nute you can cause lockouts with others. Most mag deficiencies come in flower after the base soil is pretty depleted.
Okay, the NPK for the Neptune's is 2-3-1 do you think that has enough nitrogen? I really thought between the fresh FFOF premixed with dr.earth 4-4-4 would've had enough but this is my first time growing organic so what do I know lol. If it progresses should I give em another half strength dose of Neptune's? I don't want to over do it but not sure how much is enough. Thank you for all your help!
It doesn't necessarily take 3-4 weeks. It depends how active the biology of the soil is and the amendments added. But you're right, it takes a bit to break down depending.
Lmao yeah I can see that! I've always used bottled nutes and never really had any issues so this got me a lil panicked. How long should I wait and see if it helps before I give em some more Neptune's? Go easy with half strength or just hit em with the full recommended dose? I was looking into some tea's recently but I don't want to complicate things even more. I read sometimes using a bunch or teas can cause problems. Guess i'm trying to find a simple but effective technique. If there is one lol.
There's a bit of misconception on the forums about teas.
The top dressing might be the issue here. Just a thought.
Yea 3-4 weeks wasn't meant to be a blanket statement, but I usually topdress with that timeline in mind. For veg I aim for a 5-1-3 ratio with micros covered already in the soil mix.
Funny you say that.. this did start happening a day or 2 after I topdressed. I topdressed 2 tbsp per gal but I didn't compensate for the empty inch or so in the pot so it was a little hotter then I originally planned.
I mix compost, EWC, pumice, and whatever dry amendments I want into a container. Keep it moist, but still allow it to breath. Mix it up regularly. Let it sit for a week or so, and then top dress with it when it's not hot. The shit literally gets hotter than my hot tub. It also depends what you add. Some shit is hotter than others. You can throw some rice hulls or peat moss in to, but I never do. I have a mulch layer of rice hulls on top of my soil.
Mind sharing the recipe?
He means compost tea, vs nutrient tea. Compost tea is mostly just microbes. Nutrient tea has more stuff in it, like guano or alfalfa or something.