What to do about reddish-purple leaf stems?

[Coldpressed]

The plants seem to be gowing well and are relatively healthy, but as of this week, some of the new growth has reddish/purple stems. What should I do to correct this problem? Your advice is appreciated!

[HungryMcNasty]

absolutely nothing it is 100% normal for small plants and seedling to have them.
much love...nasty

[Garden Knowm]

Hi COld,,,,

You plant seems to be doing very well,
And It looks like the new NODES and FAN LEAVES are surpassing the sets before them size and health wise...

These are all good signs..

But the red stem is not a good sign and can often mean lack of NItrogen.. Some people may tell you it is gentics... : )

HAve you been feeding your lpant any Nitrogen... or complete NUTRIENTs
NPK ?

How about your PH? Do you PH your water? MAybe there is plenty of nutrients in the soil bt you PH is off so the plant can't absoorb the nutrients?

And the final question... Are you using Miracle Grow potting soil?

WHEN WE ARE mean to others.. we always loose..
iloveyou

[HungryMcNasty]

hahaha i love you KNOWM

[Villui]

otherwise what Gk said its looking good :)

[Coldpressed]

The plants were re-potted about three weeks ago with a supposedly all-in-one, high end organic soil I picked up at my local garden supply. The package stated that it had all essential nutrients etc. including B1 and that I wouldn't need to fertilize for at least three weeks after planting. Other than that, I have given the plants a very diluted foliar spray that has B1 and Iron in it. I've been monitoring the PH and itis out of whack at 7 but I'm not sure how to correct it without risking damage. I do have some Fox Farm on the way I think it's called Grow Big? which I plan on using once it arrives. I've also dressed the top layer of soil with diatomaceous earth to ward of any soil crawlies. ;)

[HungryMcNasty]

well it seems to me you are doin really good then. I think that they will be fine. Up until a couple weeks ago the new growth areas had a purple-ish color to them. Every time i have evr grown they have done this and i feed my babies good. Is it the whole plant or just the new growth areas. You can check out pics on my thread but i dont think the pics are clear enough to see that mine were the same way.

much love .....nasty

[Garden Knowm]

HI
: )

Sounds good..

just keep a close eye on it like youhave been doing!!

: )
iloveyou

and... try to water with 6.5-6.8 PH water..

You can get a ph tester for cheap.. 3-5 dollars
...

lower the ph using vinegar..

iloveyou

[Garden Knowm]

absolutely nothing it is 100% normal for small plants and seedling to have them.
much love...nasty

I just saw this post...
and if I understand it, I agree... Small plants do all sorts of weird things...
and nothing is ever 100% normal..

but it should stable and be completley green within a week or 2..

: )

[HungryMcNasty]

hhahaha I LUV IT...........OMG I GOTTA GET THE SEEMOREBUDS DUO

[amstron]

what are your temps, cold temperature can do that

[Coldpressed]

My temps. are 78-80 degrees for 18 hours and and 60-65 degrees for 6 hours during the night. I have a 400 watt MH over them.

[Garden Knowm]

and you are in a warm loving place...

the womb..
san diego..
florida...

iloveyou

[amstron]

hmm, your temps are perfect. i wouldn't worry about it too much unless it starts to affect the health of the plant. I had the same thing on my last grow, but it was due to low temperature, nothing bad came from it