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Stitch you think those look over fed. They look a little warm
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1 week old seedlings turning yellow
- Thread starter C6H6
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I would not have fed them at that size.
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I think the only time you should feed that soon is coco. Stitch will have the answer.
C6H6 said:
You're saying 2 plants that were fed in the sm cups are now in new containers, new soil albeit larger? Except the larger pots can spell trouble for seedlings the transplant to unfed soil would help. If you think maximum damage has been done to the rest you can do a few things (they don't look near death - yet) Transplant remaining seedlings into unfed soil - Let them grow as they are if you think the damage has been done - Flush them out a little get a light fan drying the soil up.
well the soil ive been using has been constant, gordons soil and perlite at a 60% to 30%. i did go out and get some earthworm castings which is why i transplanted the 2 i thought my problem was nutrient uptake. flushing sounds like a good idea but given the plants size wouldnt that be a little dangerous? how bad woud it be to just let them sit for several days let the soil dry them give them a good watering, and should i just use tap water?
C6H6 said:
Dangerous, you're not going to need much water in those cups to perform a flush. (another reason why the pot should fit the plant) They just came off an over water so get a small fan on the soil. If they're getting worse & signs could go on for 3-4 days from feed I would think of doing the flush or change the soil to unfed. Meaning new soil that you haven't fed any plants in. I don't add things to my soil except perlite or pro-mix. Than I just water & feed until harvest time.
wait now ive confused my self, so is it a good idea to do a flush today? what ways are there to flush a plant, the method i've read about i basicaly get a big basin of water, and submerge the soil untill the water runs clear this what i should do? also which plants should i flush all or just a few and which ones?
C6H6 said:
If they look like they're getting worse a flush may be in order today. At this size it be like watering them with 2 cups or less of tap water allowing the water to freely drain out. Than get the fan on the soil wait until the soil is very dry before watering again with plain tap. The 2 latest transplants I'd let go. I'd only flush the desperate ones at this time if they're getting worse.
C6H6 said:
Use tap water, keep the environment in check, don't over water & never feed seedlings until 3 weeks old if they need it & are healthy. Don't keep all your eggs in one basket.
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C6H6
Watering with TAP Water is always fine PH 5-6.5 is what I like mine at... so check yours.
Also bad thing you fed those you burnt them, NOW flush them (overwater) with tap water, then in a week start water every 4 - 6 Days or when they look dry with tap.
When there 3-4 weeks old give them some GROW nutes... if you find some Macro nutes in 1 week or so.. you could give them a tad bit of those.
Watering with TAP Water is always fine PH 5-6.5 is what I like mine at... so check yours.
Also bad thing you fed those you burnt them, NOW flush them (overwater) with tap water, then in a week start water every 4 - 6 Days or when they look dry with tap.
When there 3-4 weeks old give them some GROW nutes... if you find some Macro nutes in 1 week or so.. you could give them a tad bit of those.
i did check my Ph and it was rite around 7 maybe a little lower, i used litmus paper and i matched the color up so i have an approximation but something better then nothing.
when should i flush them tonight, tomorrow, while the lights are on or off.
should the flushing be whent the lights first come on five the plant maximum light?
and i was doing a 12 12 from seed but after this im not so sure, think survival is my best bet rite now. should i keep the current light schedual, switch to 18/6, 24/0?
at this point im really trying to isolate individual variables that are contributing to the problem so small little details, the ones that most people pass over are my friend.
when should i flush them tonight, tomorrow, while the lights are on or off.
should the flushing be whent the lights first come on five the plant maximum light?
and i was doing a 12 12 from seed but after this im not so sure, think survival is my best bet rite now. should i keep the current light schedual, switch to 18/6, 24/0?
at this point im really trying to isolate individual variables that are contributing to the problem so small little details, the ones that most people pass over are my friend.
You want the lights on to dry the soil out. Not to say you want drops of water on their leaves when they're under the lights. If it's not getting worse I'd let them be until they dry out than a plain tap watering. 24 hrs lights would be good imho or 18 you want to dry the soil. You can always switch back to 12/12 - I think it's early enough in the game where the time change won't stress them anymore than they've been or will be in. Strain dependent I would think as to what they'll do as far as sex due to a light change. So it's a toss of the dice.
A heating mat can be used to help dry the soil out if you decide to flush.
A heating mat can be used to help dry the soil out if you decide to flush.
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flush them asap and make sure you have plenty of run off
well ok so each of the plants was filled with water, allowed to drain and this was dont three time to each plant except for #2 because first off that can be used as a control and also it was the healthiest of the four plants i have. i also set the lighting to 24/0 to try and help dry the soil and a 12in fan was placed infront of the plants once again to aid in the drying. the dice have been rolled now its time to wait.
what can i expect over the next couple of days what should i be mindful of and what should i look for so i dont feak out and make another mistake?
now im going to take the time to say thanks to everyone who has contrubuted to this thread and have helped me, im fairly certian that my all my plants would be dead and id be spending more money on seeds without the advice i have recieved so thank you all. ill keep updating as information becomes available.
what can i expect over the next couple of days what should i be mindful of and what should i look for so i dont feak out and make another mistake?
now im going to take the time to say thanks to everyone who has contrubuted to this thread and have helped me, im fairly certian that my all my plants would be dead and id be spending more money on seeds without the advice i have recieved so thank you all. ill keep updating as information becomes available.
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C6, you will see a difference if all works out within a day or two and from their it should only get better. Read and then read some more, make mistakes and soon it will all work out and you will be knockin out some killer crops. I made a mistake the other day and watered seedlings with my flower nutes and I'm still tryin to fix it
They will probably be a bit droopy for a couple days until they start to dry off than I'd look to see some new growth. The next watering should bring them back if not.
You could have 9,000 posts and still make a mistake, post count does not count around here cause there are many people, one person in particular in this thread who goes around posting and most of his posts are a sentence or 2 and his info is almost nearly incorrect and he still continues to help even though many people besides me have said his advice is wrong.
