NEW HELP WITH FIRST GROW! MOLD?

[longshot1989]

Hi, this is my first go with growing, i decided outdoor would be best for me. However I have run into an issue. Suddenly these little brown spots have a appeared on some of my leaves. Should i cut them and if so is there a way to prevent more of these spots from coming up. If they are not mold, how do i fix the problem.

here are some pics

[stinkyattic]

Not mold, maybe slight bug damage, get the cedar chips outta there asap, and I'd also be real careful with topdressings of osmocote which I see you've used- It's easy to over-do granulated fertilizer; monitor for tips that look burnt and be prepared to flush if necessary.

[longshot1989]

wow thanks a lot, greatly apprecaited for the additional advise. where can i get liquid fertilizer, i couldn't find any at home depot. Is there a specific brand

[stinkyattic]

You're about 1-1.5 hours south of me ;) It's bloom time!
Shultz bloom plus is a granular sold at home dePOT that is mixed with water before use and becomes essentially a liquid fert. But you already have a fert in there, so only add more if the plant looks hungry.
If you are near I-91, head up to Holyoke MA and there's a small but well-stocked hydro shop on Rt. 5 just heading north out of the city. It's called Liquid Sun and they stock a variety of 'specialty' ferts.

[longshot1989]

i was going to give them another week of veg before i initiate flowering

[SouthernGuerilla]

Not mold, maybe slight bug damage, get the cedar chips outta there asap, and I'd also be real careful with topdressings of osmocote which I see you've used- It's easy to over-do granulated fertilizer; monitor for tips that look burnt and be prepared to flush if necessary.

Whats wrong with cedar chips?

[stinkyattic]

They haven't been composted yet.
Gotta compost that stuff, and with pine type mulch in your heap, add a bit of lime to balance out the pH. It's not meant for potting use- cedar mulch on established garden plants with good root systems is one thing, but they are pretty acidic, and rotting wood chips scavenge N from the soil.

[SouthernGuerilla]

They haven't been composted yet.
Gotta compost that stuff, and with pine type mulch in your heap, add a bit of lime to balance out the pH. It's not meant for potting use- cedar mulch on established garden plants with good root systems is one thing, but they are pretty acidic, and rotting wood chips scavenge N from the soil.

Alright I gotcha. I was just thinking in terms of pest control and not the cedar chips leaching out nitrogen.

I prefer hardwood ash :p