is this normal
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donniemcm
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I'm hesitant to be the first to answer but in my limited experience I would say this is normal... judging by the one pic you posted. If this happened on a mass scale of MANY of your leaves I would be concerned but from the pic it just looks like the leaf has done it's job and the plant is letting it go. Has happened to me on some scale on every one of my grows. Having said that, I'm sure there will be some great responses from people who have a lot more experience than I do... good luck my friend... she looks great!
Matthew Rapley
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It's normally an indication that a bit more nitrogen would be useful.
marc88101
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Thanks, its really hard to get the color to come out in the picture due to the hps. Here are a few more overall pics. Can you see if the leaf tips look like nute burn? The yellowing is on about 8 leaves. some are very yellow some are just starting. This is my first grow so I'm a bit worried and want it to go as planned. Thanks for the help.
marc88101
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Yes, however it seems like the huge fan leaves are affected and only a feW small ones. Not sure if thats even relevant
marc88101
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Thanks, I just stopped using the grow, as I was told I should at this stage in flower. I also don't have much room to up with my light. The plants are almost 5ft
donniemcm
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3) Instead of feeding them a nitrogen-heavy mix of nutrients for overall growth like you have been doing during the vegetative stage, you’ll be feeding your plants a more phosphorous and potassium-rich mixture of nutes that they need for bud and THC formation. Many growers continue to give their plants nitrogen during the flowering stage, but in decreasing amounts at the same time they’re increasing the phosphorous and potassium ratios. All nitrogen feeding should stop no less than 2 weeks prior to harvest.
Just a snippet from the "bible" I use... I'm not saying to rule out giving the plant some nitrogen... just that at your stage of flowering it is less of an issue...
Just a snippet from the "bible" I use... I'm not saying to rule out giving the plant some nitrogen... just that at your stage of flowering it is less of an issue...
marc88101
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That made a ton of sence...thanks...should I still be using the grow then?
donniemcm
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your plants look great man.... I wouldn't do anything drastic... maybe cut the grow to 50% of what you have been using.... other than those few leaves it looks amazing!!! you're probably looking at 4 more weeks depending on the strain... so assuming you'll be flushing, you really only have maybe 2 weeks of nutes left.... I wouldn't make too many changes.... they look great!
Pipe Dream
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I think 4 weeks is a little earlier than you want to see leaves yellowing. Overall, they look really healthy but if it progresses it could hurt your yeild and quality. Maybe you could try adding a little more nitrogen for a couple weeks and see if they stop yellowing. Other than that make sure your PH is in the proper range for whatever medium your using.