I am a beginning Auto grower, usually growing photos during the summer time in Colorado. I like to grow directly in the ground, amending the ground with FoxFarm, Perlite, and some compost. Before starting these, I read that they do not like transplanting, or that transplanting recovery wastes valuable time. I decided to use a method I think I read on this site, using 16oz clear plastic cups, then plant entire cup into ground. The cups were of course cut and trimmed before adding soil, then one cup put inside another. I have 4 autos from Mephisto in the ground in these cups, and one in a 5 gallon bucket. The one in the bucket is doing beautifully, though a heavy rain seems to have killed the white pistols causing then to darken and dry out. The ones in the ground are not doing so well, pictures below. I just read on here that my problem is most likely due to a lockout of some sort, either Alkiline PH from the Colorado clay soil that is mixed in with the amended soil, or a salt buildup from using too much phos, or CalMag. I use Roots Organic organic grow line, with added Roots Excelurator, mycorrhiza, and molasses. Is it possible that all of these together contain too much of one nutrient? I will be testing my soil PH this evening, and am also curious as to how I can flush the plants when they are in the ground and there is clay soil beneath them? I attempted to time it so that I could do to harvests this summer, and am starting the next 5 or 6 this week, this time all in pots. I know my info is limited, but experienced help is appreciated.
The first two pics are of the two autos with the most issues, the last pic is the one doing well. Thoughts?
The first two pics are of the two autos with the most issues, the last pic is the one doing well. Thoughts?