Clone leaves curling?

[deadkndys]

So yesterday I noticed my all my plants were bending which I assumed meant they were bending towards the sun since I was hardening them off. I transplanted them yesterday evening to the ground in some Kelloggs soil. And today I saw one plant leaves were curling. Is this shock from the transplant? I also noticed some orange specks in all four of my plans leaves. IMO it resembles sun burn but I watered them when the sun was going down and wasn't on them.


I also feed them about four or five days ago with half solution of pure blend pro vegetative formula since they were just in peat moss and verm.

 

[deadkndys]

Anyone?

 

[komodod]

they look underwatered to me

 

[komodod]

or if they have been watered ok, it may be moving them from one environment to another one too quickly.. say from high humidity to low etc

 

[Chimera]

Looks like they are having transplant shock from moving from a lower light condition to a high light condition without proper hardening off.

I'd water them with a litre or so of water near the roots, and protect them with a small 'cloche' or cold-frame with some form of shade cloth like a light linen or cheesecloth that will allow some light through, while reflecting the majority of light. Alternatively you could place something in front of them so they get partial shade throughout the day, just until they bounce back.

In the future, you might consider an hour of sun on their first day outside, then 2 the next day, then 3 the next day... slowly giving them higher doses of sunlight each day. After a week, the plants should be able to tolerate full sun and you won't see this problem. I would also recommend transplanting slightly larger plants with an established root system, this will provide a bit of a buffer as they acclimate to the conditions outside which are a little more harsh than an indoor environment.

Hope that helps,
-Chimera

 

[deadkndys]

Thanks for the replys guys.

 

[deadkndys]

Also would a normal sheet do as that is all I have?

 

[Chimera]

You want to give them a reduced light level from direct full sun. You could make some sort of shade guard 'fence' with a sheet, but I would think a sheet covering the whole plant is going to be overkill. Remember, it's about giving them a chance to adapt to their new environment; full on sun is going to tax them beyond their ability.

-Chimera

 

[deadkndys]

The thing with the sheet is they get the morning sun for about 2-3 hours and will be blocked from the intense afternoon sun.