Slow growth

I just dumped out a pot so I can clean it and try a different soil. Even though the top 3" of soil were dry, the rest of the pot was really wet!

So I think you may be on to something. I hope my one remaining seedling doesn't die before it dries out some!

Thanks for putting me in a new direction.

do you have holes in the bottom to let the water flow out if so maybe need more or bigger holes?

did you mix any perlite?

try those things if you have not already done so

What is the temp in your grow room? The temps from the 400watt light might be to high! Also do not start small plants out with a 400 watt hid light use floros less stress on the plants from heat. After the plant gets about 8 inches then switch to the good old hid light!

Hi,

The temperature fluctuates from 78-84. Yes, the 400MH puts out the heat! It's all I have to use, so I have it up about 3 feet above. I used a drop of superthrive in a gallon of water and have fed them a small amount for two days. The slow grower is now beginning to veg, with some small, but healthy leaves. So it think it's going to pull out.

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Originally Posted by HapaPride

do you have holes in the bottom to let the water flow out if so maybe need more or bigger holes?

did you mix any perlite?

try those things if you have not already done so

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Thanks! I think you have hit the nail on the head. I have good sized holes in the bottom but I don't think it was draining too well. I tipped it and quite a bit of water came out! So I need to cut way back on watering.

My splanting medium is 6 parts organic soil, 2 parts perlite, and 1 part peat moss.