Experienced Growers Opinions Needed!

[4socal2grower0]

So I grow TLO style, Veg with a 4 bulb T5 and 200w Sylvania 200w( I know these aren't the special LED's but I just wanted to try them and see what happens. And it's been working surprisingly well!! Dark lush green & fat stems) But lately I've noticed this lime green rim around the fan leafs. At first I thought it was Magnesium Def. but I use Tap Water so it has Mag. and Ca. in it (My TDS is just borderline, and 6.5 ph. Sometimes I add a 5 gal bottle of sparkles to bring it down further. Plus I flush using only sparklets which has a TDS of 9) I also thought it could be iron (Fe) def. but A. It's a rare def. and B. The oats I use for fungi food, it has a decent source of iron so I ruled that out. I have boiled down to 1.light burn from to much intense light or 2.A def caused by over watering maybe 3. Nute burn of some sort BUT I only give them ACT tea's every 3 weeks or so and their not strong by any means. I haven't noticed any stunting or anything in their growth but I would like to get rid of it and have them look ALL green and pretty again. Here's pic's of a few different plants, my blue power f2 is the worst right now.....

I WOULD LOVE FOR EVERY ONES THOUGHT'S!!! THX EVERY ONE!!!!

 

[4socal2grower0]

From extensive research I've done the last few days, I have come to the conclusion that is the onset of zinc deficiency from having to much of some other element, causing zinc to start locking out. I'm gonna flush with sparklets water and see what happens....

 

[macamus33]

I too have switched to the TLO style of growing. I am on my third run with this style. I have not had any type of deficiencies yet. Your plants do not look that bad yet. I have never had a zinc deficeincy. What is sparklets water? I use only RO water and add Cal/Mag 10 drops per gallon. I also use RO water to mix my ACT's and depending on the strain will only use once or twice per month. It could be something in your tap water causing the lock out??? Remember its your water source that needs to be super pure for TLO growing. I love this style of growing but there is much to learn considering I used to be a diehard hydro guy. Actually this style of growing is much less labor intensive. Also the buds you get from TLO growing are 2nd to none. Best taste, potency and beautiful looking buds. Once you smoke TLO buds, you will not want to smoke any other kind.

 

[4socal2grower0]

I too have switched to the TLO style of growing. I am on my third run with this style. I have not had any type of deficiencies yet. Your plants do not look that bad yet. I have never had a zinc deficeincy. What is sparklets water? I use only RO water and add Cal/Mag 10 drops per gallon. I also use RO water to mix my ACT's and depending on the strain will only use once or twice per month. It could be something in your tap water causing the lock out??? Remember its your water source that needs to be super pure for TLO growing. I love this style of growing but there is much to learn considering I used to be a diehard hydro guy. Actually this style of growing is much less labor intensive. Also the buds you get from TLO growing are 2nd to none. Best taste, potency and beautiful looking buds. Once you smoke TLO buds, you will not want to smoke any other kind.

Hey Macamus, Thanks for your thoughts, I really appreciate it! Sparklet's water is from a company that put's the water through a 5 stage filtration device. My tap water is border line acceptable for TLO. I've used tap water for the past 3 years and never had lock outs or anything and the water is ph perfect. I think I didn't let this batch cook long enough. It went 30 days but I think it could have went another 10. I'm pretty sure it's lock out from having to much of something else... I use to use pure water all the time but I didn't notice a difference from when I would use tap water till the end of flower and flush with pure water. I do agree TLO buds are superb!! I don't think I'll ever do any other style. I think it's funny how there are quite a few hydro people making the switch too...

 

[Floridian]

tablespoon of Epsom salts with your water and it shoud clear up.