Ok, my plant is about 2.5 months old and into its 3rd week of flowering. Since im new to growing, i started them with miricle grow seed starting mix, then on to the miricle grow moisture control potting mix { I should of used organics, but I didnt..: ( } Now I know they already come with 6 months of Nutrients already in the mix, but ive been feeding them only 1/2 strength 15-30-15 now once every 4-5 days,and with just plain water inbetween feeding. I also have flushed the 3 gallon pot I have it in now once about 3 weeks ago before I started the flowering process. I started my plant under a few (4) T8 flourescents and one T5 flourescent lights, and 3.5 weeks ago I switched to a 400 w hydrofarm sunburst(built in ballast) light......They SHOT UP! BUT NOW it seems as if the plant has CAME TO A HAULT... It doesnt seem to be doing much of anything, and ive seen no change in about 6 or 7 days...Im having a small problem of keeping my temp at 74-78 degree range, because im growing in my closet and im using this 400 watter..... It stays around 82-84 in there right now and i think thats whats slowing my growth down.. Now that its starting to cool off at night, im hopeing that I can open my windows and cool it off a whole lot more.. Please give me some insight.... By the way this is one bag seed off some pretty good light green mids i got and I started with 4 and 2 were males and one died so that left me one pretty bushy 4 ft tall female that is showing her pistils everywhere now, and i also have it tied over with the lower branches being held up with bamboo stakes, so it looks like a bunch of plants when really its just one....So thats one plant in a 3ft wide, 5 ft long,6 ft tall closet that is painted white and even with hydrofarms white plastic they sell on the floor and on ceiling with holes cut for a box fan above the light to suck hot air out, I also have 2 fans inside closet pushing air from floor up to box fan and then out. I have another big fan up above blowing down onto the plants and then another fan blowing fresh cool air into the closet from outside the closet. When my lights come on tonight i will post pics... oh yea and when i water the plant I see tiny little bugs coming out the little drain holes on the sides... This was brand new soil from inside walmart... I dont know where they could of came from, but it doesnt seem to be harming the plant at all...
I need a lil help!!!
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Has anyone ever went and got a Visa prepaid giftcard and used it to buy seeds from Attitude seedbank and if so, do i have to call and activate that one internationally, and do i have to call attitude and submit my order via phone or can i email them exactly what i want with all the card info on it and my shipping address?
Thanks man...I have the little dip strips used for hot tubs and pools that checks PH and total alkalinity, but ya know i dont really trust my judgement on comparing the colors to check the levels.... Im gonna go get a good meter this weekend along with a good digital thermomenter/ hygrometer with a cord attached to hang at the canopy. Is there anything I can do like flushing the plant anyways just in case untill i get a good PH meter? It cant hurt can it?
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Ok, here's what could be up, several things: mygirls suggestion of checking your pH is great. The miracle gro fertilizer plus the additional food your adding could be causing a nutrient lockout from being overfed. Try flushing your plant with water for about 10 or 15 minutes (low pressure water hose). Then, don't feed them for a watering, and then feed them something without nitrogen. Something like 0-5-0, or higher. That nitrogen is un needed at the levels you are feeding it still. Bat guano works great. Next time try blackgold organic (at minimum) and never with any water retaining agents or additional plant food. Add about 1 part perlite to 2 parts soil mix when potting, and use good ferts! They are very inexpensive from horticulturesource.com. Good luck, and don't panic, it'll workout great!
