Live Stoner Chat HELP WITH 2nd GROW JUST CANT SEEM TO GET THINGS RIGHTS

[luey.v.kush]

I have a few cream caramel auto going rite now. I'm using a 4x2.5x5 ft tent in closet. Running a T5 4 bulb fixture going 18/6. Plants are about a week and a half young, I'm only using blackgold seeding mix to start off with, in 16oz solo cups. Water with only ph'd water. I don't know what to do to keep my plants from burning I did my research and it seems like I"m lacking potassium and nitrogen for my seedlings. I'm in my trial and error stages and I'll be honest I'm starting to get a bit discouraged because I feel like I'm screwing everything up and I won't be able to get any quality meds when it comes to harvest. So please if anybody has experienced this issue before let me know what you did to reverse the affects because I love my babies and I hate to see them sick

 

[luey.v.kush]

tips of fan leaves turing brown then eventually turn completely yellow and get brown spots. I'm like so lost right man I just need a little guidance

 

[robwars]

They don't look that bad bro, nothing that can't be fixed. Give us some more info. What nutes are you going to use? Are you checking your ph?

 

[urban/ninja]

I know the feeling of discouragement but it only gets better, make sure you check the PH as that will affect what nutrients your plant is absorbing. Keep you head up

 

[luey.v.kush]

Thanks guys I appreciate the encouragement but I plan on using nute trio, I know on the lower end but I'm on a budget. And I will check my ph tomorrow and give you guys an update. Also what should I be ph'ing my water at because I usually do 6-6.5

 

[luey.v.kush]

I seem to get some high reading when i do check my soil ph, most times it will range from 7.5-8 which I know isn't suitable I just don't know how to lower it

 

[Kush T]

Looks like a pH problem to me... Or cal/mag def... I'm not a soil grower so not totally sure... But I think you want your soil & water at around 6.3-6.5 pH... Don't get yourself too annoyed sir, help will surely arrive soon.... & MJ is a hardy bastard of a plant... So they'll come good... Just wait 'n' see.

Good luck...

 

[Kush T]

I seem to get some high reading when i do check my soil ph, most times it will range from 7.5-8 which I know isn't suitable I just don't know how to lower it

Get your self some sulphur.... Sharpish

 

[Muddy]

Your soil pH is too high. I would suggest you get some bigger pots and some garden sulfur. Add a sufficient amount of sulfur to the soil and get your seedlings transplanted. With your pH that high it is locking out the plants ability to use them, resulting in what you are seeing. Shoot for a soil pH between 6.3 - 6.5 and then adjust all your water/feed to the same pH.

 

[robwars]

I just wrote out a nice big reply for ya and I lost it by hitting the wrong button. Damn it! Here's the condensed version...
I agree with Muddy. Transplant those babys in a 2 or 3 gallon pot. Get some good soil, I suggest Happy Frog.
Also grab some of the following- Calmag, molasses, and some PH up and down. Here is what they look like. Don't worry about everything else in the pic (except the trio which you already have) simple is better for your first grow.


After you transplant hit them with 1 Tsp of Big Bloom and 1Tsp of Calmag per 1 gallon (PH'D TO 6.2). Between the new soil and the big bloom and calmag treatment it should get you back on track. The yellow leaves will usually stay yellow, what you want to see is a nice green on all of the new growth. Once you see that then you know things are working well. After that use this chart with your trio nutes but use at 1/4 strength.


I would also continue to use the calmag at 1 tsp per gallon with your nutes.
I've never used sulfur before so I can't help you with that buddy. Listen to Muddy though, he's the man.
Oh yeah, when using the PH up and down remember two things. A little goes a long way, and it's very corrosive. Don't get it on your skin. I use a dropper.
Hope this helps.