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dj2883
04-23-2005, 07:39 PM
Its my first grow and my plants are a couple of weeks old and the leaf tips are going brown and some of the leaves are going yellow, anyone have any suggestions please.

I am growing them in polystyrene cups with good soil and i have given them Miracle Grow once at half the recommended strenghth. I dont yet have a light so they are on the window sill, but they do not appear to be stretching so i dont think this is the problem.

Sensi Super Skunk
04-23-2005, 08:32 PM
The plants are suffering from over-fertilization.

dj2883
04-23-2005, 08:37 PM
ok thanks, should i flush them with water

Sensi Super Skunk
04-23-2005, 09:12 PM
Yes. What I would do, is avoid fertilizing for a few weeks, and during that time, using nothing but water. You already have a buildup of excess nutrients in your medium.

mellow mood
04-24-2005, 06:05 PM
u started fertin after how much days? and how often?

dj2883
04-24-2005, 07:56 PM
i gave them some miracle grow about 2 weeks after they sprouted at half strength, that the only fert ive given them.

Garden Knowm
04-25-2005, 07:49 AM
what kind of cups? Is light penetrating the cup and getting to your soil? I would guess tat it is.. this is nt good.. Transplant to larger, light proof container asap...

good luck..

smb

Garden Knowm
04-25-2005, 07:50 AM
roots hate light : )

smokinlowrider4u
04-25-2005, 01:27 PM
i hate light as well. LOL dont fert yet. i wait till they are 4-5 weeks old or about 6 inches high. if you use good soil you wont have to fert right away. but dont use soil with fert in it

dj2883
04-25-2005, 01:58 PM
Its ok the light cant get through the cup, i think i just gave the too much fert, thanks for the help.