Is it my soil causing this?

[CanniBoss]

First time noob here, Russian Rocket Fuel. One week old from sprout, 200w diamond series advanced LED, temps 78-81, tent, no nutes just the soil (I think its pretty hot), Humidity 45%-60%, they are green, just clawing like crazy. Here are pics[/ATTACH]

 

[MrN]

it kind of looks like light bleaching.how far is your led from your plant?

and welcome to the site by the way.your in the right forum if your an auto lover!loads of info here bro!

 

[Red eyed c]

Also how much water are you giving them as iv noticed under my LED they don't need watering as often,but if your soil is a little hot maybe give it a good watering to wash out some of the nutes

 

[CanniBoss]

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So there is the set up, I have 4 in all. Two are about the same size, these are the ones with the clawing going on. The 3rd is kinda a runt because the seed case ripped off a pre leaf (cotydolon??). The 4th is just stunted not really sure why.

MrNiceSmoke, my light is exactly 20 inches away. Is this good or bad?

Red eye coop, I am using bottled water. Is that bad? I have not had to add much water because the soil does not dry out easy. If the consensus is to flush them, do I just keep adding water until it starts pouring out the bottom?

Thanks guys!

 

[MrN]

20in. sounds right from what i've read bro.i'm no expert on leds,but we do have some here that will be chiming in.if i was you,i'd listen to what Red eyed has said.he is a led grower.so i'm sure he knows what is going on better than me.

 

[JM]

bottled water MAY be ok... you want a ph of around 6.5

for flushing , flush @X the pot volume.... Looks to me like real hot soil.... thats prob your issue.

 

[Red eyed c]

Your light sounds high enough to me mate,what kinds bottled water are you using? Is your tap water not cheaper to use and Have you checked the ph? You want a ph of around 6.5 for a soil grow.

 

[CanniBoss]

Thanks guys, my tap water is all jacked up. If I can taste the crap in it I dont think the plants will like it. The water is called Ozarka, big gallon jugs. I guess I will buy a Ph tester. Anyone know where to pick on up at? Im going to do a flush, today after I am done with stuff unless it really needs to happen asap? I should start a grow journal I guess? Thanks for the info on the flushing!

 

[JM]

np mate... we were all thee once... yes get a ph meter for water and also, while you're at it... get a soil / ph / fert meter... amazon has good deals... i reccomend a hannah

http://www.amazon.com/Hanna-Instrum...G8L58/ref=pd_sbs_indust_5/180-1781359-3812255

and something like this

http://www.amazon.com/Luster-Leaf-1840-Rapitest-Meter/dp/B0000DI848

 

[JM]

why ph is important: