Overwatered... now what

WorktheSystem · Mar 28, 2016

First post, and first grow.. Hello all.

So as much as it pains me to say it, I over watered....
I usually have a pretty green thumb, but clearly I messed up here.
My 2 part questions is,
1. how long do I let them dry out before I water again? I watered them this morning just because the dirt literally felt like a brick. But I don't know if I should give them a few days regardless of what the soil feels like?
2. Can I expect the curled down leaves to perk back up? I didn't water them until I felt like they were almost too dry, but the leaves never really came back at all.

I am now watering less frequently, and with much less volume, but I don't know if the appearance should improve or not of the affected leaves. Thanks.

http://s21.postimg.org/3nx4u2n6v/20160328_185539.jpg

DesertGrow89 · Mar 28, 2016

WorktheSystem said:
First post, and first grow.. Hello all.

So as much as it pains me to say it, I over watered....
I usually have a pretty green thumb, but clearly I messed up here.
My 2 part questions is,
1. how long do I let them dry out before I water again? I watered them this morning just because the dirt literally felt like a brick. But I don't know if I should give them a few days regardless of what the soil feels like?
2. Can I expect the curled down leaves to perk back up? I didn't water them until I felt like they were almost too dry, but the leaves never really came back at all.

I am now watering less frequently, and with much less volume, but I don't know if the appearance should improve or not of the affected leaves. Thanks.

http://s21.postimg.org/3nx4u2n6v/20160328_185539.jpg

Why are those cups cut? They need enough space for rooting, which an 18oz solo cup provides but I wouldn't go any smaller than that.

Add hydrogen peroxide to seedlings in order to help them dry out faster, it adds oxygen to the water. Water only when the soil dries out three inches down, the cup should also feel lighter.

Perhaps, just wait and see.

charface · Mar 28, 2016

You diddnt mention what this brick feeling soil consisted of.
Is it adequate for cloning?

WorktheSystem · Mar 28, 2016

Well I cut them down because they were only full up to that point. One blog I read said leave the soil a few inches from the top so the water won't spill out. I supposed I went a little too low. I cut them down because the air wasn't really blowing across the dirt, and I was trying to dry it out.

MeJuana · Mar 28, 2016

Do you have holes in the bottom? You need them to be light when picked up before watering in order to build the roots out, also avoid gnats. I too use a full uncut cup

WorktheSystem · Mar 28, 2016

the soil is 30% perlite, 70% fox farm ocean forest.

I believe they have good drainage. I just think I watered too frequently. I would water when the top inch was dry and the dirt started to shrink away from the sides of the cup,.

charface · Mar 28, 2016

I have used ocean Forrest in the past but some claim it could cause problems.
Works for me though plus you got the pearlite.

Sounds good

WorktheSystem · Mar 28, 2016

Yes the cups are cut, they seemed to be draining fine. I just think the volume of water I was adding was too much.

I just need to know if I should continue to water lightly, and hopefully this problem will go away? Or, like one thought I had, just don't water at all until I see them almost starting to wilt, since I know it'll be totally dried out.

Mount · Mar 28, 2016

You may want to consider putting into a slightly larger pot to help bring them back and limit any nutes.

MeJuana · Mar 28, 2016

WorktheSystem said:
Yes the cups are cut, they seemed to be draining fine. I just think the volume of water I was adding was too much.

I just need to know if I should continue to water lightly, and hopefully this problem will go away? Or, like one thought I had, just don't water at all until I see them almost starting to wilt, since I know it'll be totally dried out.

You don't water lightly it is ok if the top is dry.. It makes the roots hunt the water, don't worry dad she will keep her roots alive.. Move them back from intense light until you see them reaching for the light

charface · Mar 28, 2016

Let them almost completely dry
They need not wilt.

Then totally soak them.
Repeat until transplant

charface · Mar 28, 2016

Mount said:
You may want to consider putting into a slightly larger pot to help bring them back and limit any nutes.

He is using soil with nutes in it
So should add zero nutes for sure

WorktheSystem · Mar 28, 2016

Ok thank you everyone for the help. Hopefully I'll post a picture in a few days of them being all nice and healthy looking.

abalonehx · Mar 28, 2016

May take a niggaweek. Like fo or fi' daze. Ya dig? to dry.

$bkbbudz$ · Mar 28, 2016

Ok, no one else asked so I guess I will. What is the ph of your water? You have some other issues besides over-watering my friend. Nitrogen deficiency for 1. And depending on the age of these gurlz...perhaps root lock as well...Any roots coming from the drain holes? FFOF should have adequate nutes in it to avoid N deficiency that bad and that early. I would almost be willing to bet my next paycheck on ph issues and nute lock. Take a look here:

http://www.growweedeasy.com/nitrogen-deficiency-cannabis

charface · Mar 28, 2016

$bkbbudz$ said:
Ok, no one else asked so I guess I will. What is the ph of your water? You have some other issues besides over-watering my friend. Nitrogen deficiency for 1. And depending on the age of these gurlz...perhaps root lock as well...Any roots coming from the drain holes? FFOF should have adequate nutes in it to avoid N deficiency that bad and that early. I would almost be willing to bet my next paycheck on ph issues and nute lock. Take a look here:

http://www.growweedeasy.com/nitrogen-deficiency-cannabis

My guess is the damage was done while rooting and they will bounce back

$bkbbudz$ · Mar 28, 2016

WorktheSystem said:
First post, and first grow.. Hello all.

So as much as it pains me to say it, I over watered....
I usually have a pretty green thumb, but clearly I messed up here.
My 2 part questions is,
1. how long do I let them dry out before I water again? I watered them this morning just because the dirt literally felt like a brick. But I don't know if I should give them a few days regardless of what the soil feels like?
2. Can I expect the curled down leaves to perk back up? I didn't water them until I felt like they were almost too dry, but the leaves never really came back at all.

I am now watering less frequently, and with much less volume, but I don't know if the appearance should improve or not of the affected leaves. Thanks.

http://s21.postimg.org/3nx4u2n6v/20160328_185539.jpg

BTW...Welcome to RIU!

Dogenzengi · Mar 28, 2016

WorktheSystem said:
the soil is 30% perlite, 70% fox farm ocean forest.

I believe they have good drainage. I just think I watered too frequently. I would water when the top inch was dry and the dirt started to shrink away from the sides of the cup,.

Fox Farm Ocean Forest is a "Hot" soil, FF sells Happy Frog for seedlings and clones.
I would get some for your next try.
Bless,
DZ

$bkbbudz$ · Mar 28, 2016

charface said:
My guess is the damage was done while rooting and they will bounce back

Well ...yes and no. Just letting them dry out from the over-watering is NOT going to ensure they 'bounce back'. These plants need to be transplanted immediately if not sooner. NO nutes (Zero, Zilch, Nada) should be given for at least 2 weeks after transplant. And the PH must be checked and balanced....of course this is all IMHO...I could be in error and the OP should check the facts and not just take mine or anyone else's opinion and run with it.

To the OP...
Good Luck and Great Growz

charface · Mar 28, 2016

$bkbbudz$ said:
Well ...yes and no. Just letting them dry out from the over-watering is NOT going to ensure they 'bounce back'. These plants need to be transplanted immediately if not sooner. NO nutes (Zero, Zilch, Nada) should be given for at least 2 weeks after transplant. And the PH must be checked and balanced....of course this is all IMHO...I could be in error and the OP should check the facts and not just take mine or anyone else's opinion and run with it.

To the OP...
Good Luck and Great Growz

I have more time to clarify my thought now
It was admittedly based on assumption but here goes.

I figure he starved them while they rooted.
Then stuffed them in a soil that at least in theory is too hot.
Then over watered them.

I figured the nitrogen def will fix itself now.
The overwatering problem is solved
Whatever damage they incurred as a result of the hot soil they will survive.

Of course I shouldn't just guess
And you are right its good to have other opinions.

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