Really need some help ID'ing this problem

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hiiiggs

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SweetLeafGrow said:
In my experience with Coast of Maine Stonington Blend is that it is too hot for seedlings. I had this problem my first grow, and now start seeds in some used soil that has been depleted. I start out in 2" peat pots and then transplant into 1/2 gal pots with Stonington Blend on the bottom 1/3 of the pot and then I mix some of the regular soil with the Stonington 1/2 and 1/2 and transplant into that, which is on top of full strength soil. By doing it this way, I gradually introduce them to full strength soil when I put them in the 5 gal pots. Hope this helps.
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Helps a lot actually, thank you. What do you mean by the "regular soil"? What do you mix the Stonington Blend half and half with? I don't have any depleted soil since this is my first grow in this house but I'll definitely keep this idea handy for the next go around.
 
PadawanWarrior

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Powertech said:
Please share, thats something I would LOVE, but not risking a grow on untested methods and not looking to shell out big bucks without seeing it tested by others

What am I saying....I don't even test ph anymore lol. I'll check with a paper strip every once in a while, to make sure I'm not ridiculous off but as long as it isn't turning purple or red, I'm good
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These guys have the Apera, but I've got a BlueLab one that works fine. I rarely ever use it though.

Medium pH Correction (Soil and Coco)

Checking and adjusting the pH of your root zone in soil or coco is a very important part of growing healthy plants. Often you will notice nutrient deficiencies despite the fact you know you have provided an ample feed at an appropriate pH level. When this happens it’s generally either...
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hiiiggs

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PadawanWarrior said:
These guys have the Apera, but I've got a BlueLab one that works fine. I rarely ever use it though.

Medium pH Correction (Soil and Coco)

Checking and adjusting the pH of your root zone in soil or coco is a very important part of growing healthy plants. Often you will notice nutrient deficiencies despite the fact you know you have provided an ample feed at an appropriate pH level. When this happens it’s generally either...
www.rollitup.org
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Helpful, I was almost about to get the soil probe for the Apera too but hadn't heard any firsthand experience yet
 
Autodoctor

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SweetLeafGrow said:
In my experience with Coast of Maine Stonington Blend is that it is too hot for seedlings. I had this problem my first grow, and now start seeds in some used soil that has been depleted. I start out in 2" peat pots and then transplant into 1/2 gal pots with Stonington Blend on the bottom 1/3 of the pot and then I mix some of the regular soil with the Stonington 1/2 and 1/2 and transplant into that, which is on top of full strength soil. By doing it this way, I gradually introduce them to full strength soil when I put them in the 5 gal pots. Hope this helps.
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i haven’t ever ran into this issue with the soil and all I use. More than likely all the other crap thrown in with it
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BlandMeow

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Started 5 seeds in the soil on 11/18. Here they are 5 days later.

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I didn't transplant until 12/9, 20 days in:

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My best guess is transplant shock and over watering causing stunted growth.
 
myke

myke

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Do yourself a favor ,when you buy soil add some EWC to it ,10% perlite same and a hand full of some dry food 444.Let that sit for 2-4 weeks before you use it. PH won't be an issue then.
 
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hiiiggs

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Powertech said:
I'd be having some convos with the water district, or their regulators. Of course if you live out in the docks and are on your own well then you are SOL
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Yeah I already sent an email, they don't answer the phone#, I'm waiting to hear back from them. Since looking into it myself- the only thing I've seen that sticks out is that since 2019, they've had 2 quarters where the water quality violated federal guidelines. The 2021 CCR isn't posted yet but nothing on last year's would point to anything crazy either so, I'm curious to see what they say
 
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