new growth is curling under and twisting

Celticgardner

New Member
Please help!!!
This is my first grow in about 20 years. I have made a few uneducated mistakes but think I have worked out most of the issues. My baby is about 4 weeks old now and a few days ago the temp in my grow closet spiked at 113° for a few hours which dried out the plant and damaged some of the top growth. I slowly watered her so that I didn't shock her any worse and trimmed of the damaged portions of the leaves. Now 3 days later the new growth is curling under and slightly twisting but remains a solid green color. I know it's not a nitrogen issue as I have tested the soil and the water coming out of the bottom of the pot and both show good nitrogen levels. The strain is unknown but I believe it's a sativa strain based on the shape of the leaves. I am using fox farm Ocean forrest soil and various other nutes to keep her green and growing strong. Any ideas about what is affecting her? Her growth was doing great until the overheating issue. I hope you can help me figure out what is causing thiis
 

Bugeye

Well-Known Member
You are most likely over feeding her. FFOF is very hot and does not need any nutrients added during first month. Pics would help.
 

hydrosoil78

Active Member
I think the clawing comes from plants being rootbound or small containers.
To be safe you might transplant it and cut back on liquid fertilizer, mycorrhizae granules should help if you haven't added any yet. I have some haze plants they need good lighting and drainage but grow well outside.
If the problem is heat building up and no ventilation, fix that first if possible.
 

AimAim

Well-Known Member
Drooping of foliage, especially lower foliage, is often overwatering. Clawing of newer growth toward the top is often excess Nitrogen. Rootbound plants often just look like shit generally with numerous symptoms. Often, not always though.
 

Celticgardner

New Member
I don't believe she is root bound as I just transplanted her into a larger pot 2 weeks ago. I have already corrected the ventilation issues as much as possible for the moment. The temp runs between 65° and 85° now with humidity ranging between 35% and 55%. The PH was way off when I started the grow but has now settled around 6.8 to 7.1. (I tried starting the grow with a homemade soil blend that was way too alkaline.) I would post a pic but I don't know how to post it on here from my phone as the web page does not show me an option to upload any pics.
 
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