Plant issues

kieahtoka

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May 9, 2007

• #1

hey my plants are 12 days old and they don't look too good.

The first one is burnt, and the last two are curling and I don't know why. the ph is below 6.5 in a hydroponic setup. with just root stimulator at 1/4 strength in the solution.

 

gardenandcats

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May 9, 2007

• #2

Is that tin foil around the rim of the pots? If it is I would take that off! It might be the problem..

 

kieahtoka

Well-Known Member

May 9, 2007

• #3

I needed it to make the rim of the pot higher so I could fill it to the cotyl's

 

kieahtoka

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May 9, 2007

• #4

I'll bend it down so that it doesn't create hotspots.

 

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hempie

New Member

May 9, 2007

• #5

what lighting do u use

 

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iwir3d

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May 9, 2007

• #6

Thanks for posting in my forum. I posted again. So I will post here to help you. Are you still using those 42w CFL's? Maybe they are producing to much heat. I noticed mine got a bit hot the 42w one. The others produced a lesser amount of heat. Also are you feading it nutrients and how far are lights from the plants? My plant is progressing wonderfully and its just over 12 days I believe.

 

kieahtoka

Well-Known Member

May 10, 2007

• #7

I used 1/4 strength superthrive with my root stimulator
. And I moved them all away from the plants so that they are about 5 inches away.

 

sk3tch3

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May 10, 2007

• #8

plants that young need more then just superthrive, you can pick up netted pot for a quarter each, or reuse some from store bought plants. you will need nutrients for these lil gals. an easy solution is a hydro 3 pack nute. its cheap and easy. start low, like 1/4 strength the recomended dosage. and work your way up. use good water, RO, distilled, filtered, if it is tap, then leave it in a bucket 24h so the chlorine will evaporate. stay away from foil unless its too cover your food. its not very predictable. you can get mylar for the walls at the dollar store in the form of wrapping paper. fresh air, good water, good light, good grow mediium, good nutrients, TLC. your good to go. happy grow good luck and peace

 

kieahtoka

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May 10, 2007

• #9

well I have superthrive, root stimulator, granulated and liquid plant food from miracle grow.

 

mogie

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May 10, 2007

• #10

Do you ph test?

 

kieahtoka

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May 10, 2007

• #11

yeah, my ph tester goes down to 6.5 and I have it below that

 

mogie

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May 10, 2007

• #12

You need to be something so you can take an accurate ph reading.

 

mr_issues

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May 10, 2007

• #13

Somebody say issues?

 

abudsmoker

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May 10, 2007

• #14

mr_issues said:

Somebody say issues?

Click to expand...

ya whaz up buddie where ya been hiding

 

mogie

Well-Known Member

May 10, 2007

• #15

If you ph is off that could be the source of all your problems.

 

mr_issues

Well-Known Member

May 10, 2007

• #16

Hiding... working... ssdd
I'm using a soil pH meter leaving the probe in the water... I can keep it at 5.5 - 5.7 for the most part... Lemon juice to lower and baking soda to raise... Next grow will not be with this shit btw...
Peace

 

abudsmoker

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May 10, 2007

• #17

i know there were some issues at home before so nice t still see ya here

 

kieahtoka

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May 10, 2007

• #18

hey guys I got a ph tester that is alot more accurate, it''s electric instead of one of those color coded ones.

 

mr_issues

Well-Known Member

May 11, 2007

• #19

Thanks bro, it's nice to still be here...

Kieahtoka - You'll be much happier with the meter than those color coded pos test kits Your babies will thank you later

 

kieahtoka

Well-Known Member

May 11, 2007

• #20

lol ok, well one of them that had the burnt under leaves I put in ph 7.0 water and out in the sun as kindof a flushing for a couple of hours, then put it back int he grow room. If there is no improvement I'll try again, and after that Well I dunno.