fan leaves

[noworrys]

I have noticed that some of the lower fans leaves on some of my plants are yellowing a little.. is this due to lack of light exposure or what? should i trim away these lower leaves to promote the new growth or whats best to do here? The plants in question look perfectly healthy other than the slight yellowing as stated, they are roughly 6 weeks old and are under a 600w MH. Any tips appreciated!

 

[Guest]

here is a clue you usually dont here around here...plants do what they feel is best for them in the leaf department...most will tell you nitrogen deficiency but in reality it could be a number of things or just the plant...but we have no information or pics so none can do nothing but guess

 

[10k]

Good words Brainthor

I have noticed that some of the lower fans leaves on some of my plants are yellowing a little.. is this due to lack of light exposure or what?

If its an overall yellowing begining on the lowest (biggest) leaves first, during vegetative growth it is (generally speaking) an indication that the plant is looking for more nitrogen. This is the plant trying to take care of itself by way of moving the stored up N out of its own leaves. Its known as 'translocation' when the plant moves mobile elements to where its more needed by the plant.

Reading what the plant is telling you, it is asking for more food. It needs more frequent feeding or a less diluted fert mix.

should i trim away these lower leaves to promote the new growth or whats best to do here? The plants in question look perfectly healthy other than the slight yellowing as stated, they are roughly 6 weeks old and are under a 600w MH. Any tips appreciated!

You said the yellowing was only "slight" at this point, so no I wouldnt trim anything away. Its better to leave them alone and get some decent feedings into the plant(s) at this point in time.

But like Brainthor said, we do need to see the plant(s) pictures if possible.

 

[noworrys]

Cool, thanks for all the info and comments, i will get pictures up real soon, well, as soon as i get the camera sorted..

 

[R.A.]

hi everyone,

another possibility is that the roots have no more space and the plant compensates by reducing leaf mass.

Make sure that your canopy volume is similar with soil volume.

good luck