SHOULD I GIVE MORE NUTES?

Hello All...

I have less than ideal conditions. I constantly think im overwatering but now maybe I think I might be underwatering.

I started to give a small bit of nutes 4 days ago. 1.5 ml Per gallon of BOtanicare Pure Grow Pro.

the recomended is 7ml in seedling stage. BUt they were only 2 weeks old from spruout. So I was a little worried. I think they need some more what do you think?

Also there are 2 strains ones a mainly Sativa and the other Indica. I only have one Indica and it seems to be holding out better than the rest. I havent watered for a few days cuz they still droop down and I stick my finger in the soil and I go down about 3 inches and it still feels kinda moist. But isn't over watering and underwatering kinda look the same?

There in ProMix and added perlight. My Waters Ph is 6.1 Steady with SuperThrive and 1.5 ml nutes. its 7ph out of tap but i lower it cuz I think its better correct?

unfortunatly I have an aprtment with old heater which suk out the moisture in the air. I keep water in the box but its sits around 40% which is under ideal but I can't seem to get enough water in there to put it up. I should get a humidifyer and leave it outside box where air gets suked in I guess. Or build a water tray they kinda sit on with some rocks in the bottom.

Anyways. Im thinking the yellowing at bottom leaves should be a sign for more nitrogen what do you guys think? the pots are 6inches tall and wide. Also on some plants they have purpal stems and in the veins of the Indica they are purpal.

the plants arwe embarking on 3 weeks from sprout.

Any help is greatly appreciated.

kd_special

ph your water to 6.5 - 6.8. Ph of 6.1 is a bit low for soil. 6.5 i ideal.

yeah I noticed a chart on in another thread on Ph levels soil is 6.5 to 6.8 Ideal conditions. I retested my water and now it reads 6.5. I guess it needed to settle. I plan to re water again tommrow when the lights go off.

Im thining of adding one drop of PH UP just to be certin that the Ph goes to atleast 6.5 or 6.6.

Does anyone think I need to add more Nutes to give more nitrogen to these little plants?

Thansk for the Ph help Legion...

kd_special

Well, you say your plants are almost 3 weeks old right? Im no expert but compared to other growers photos and one of my own, your plant seems to be a bit stunted. I hate to give you any fertilization advice because i have not even yet completed my own first grow (2 weeks left). I have seen someone with almost the same problem and as soon as they nuted with some nitrogen, the plant started to take off. Just make sure you add your nutes to the water first, then PH it... otherwise the nutes will throw off the PH.. nutes first, then PH. Just FYI, when my plant was 1 week old, i gave it GH 3 part nutes and went according to week 1 which was, 5ml of gro, 2.5ml of micro and 2.5ml of bloom to 1 gallon of water and my plant grew like crazy. Here were my plants after 1 week, foxfarm ocean soil and GH 3 part nutes, strain Haze x Skunk

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You do not have to fertilize your seedlings till at least their third week of life. Your plants look healthy. To me it looks like you have a tight internode length, which is good. Keep doing what you are doing. It is normal for lower leaves to yellow and die when there is hardly any light reaching them.

Do not add moisture to your grow room. 40% RH is good for veg and will only rise when they are in full bloom. Then you will be trying to lower humidity. Whatever you do don't buy a humidifier, get a dehumidifier if anything.

i agree with perp. your plants look nice except for that slight yellowing. look better L3G1ON's, IMO. nice and compact

Cool thanks for the tips guys. As A test I gave one a watering and left the rest to kinda see if I am overwatering.

The one that I gave water too, has drooped right down. I gotta get the weight thing down. I lift the pots and they feel so light. But it still seems like they have enough water.

For the humidity thing I though 60% was ideal. Its 40% when i add water if I take the water away it would sit around 30-35% so I should be good. I guess as the plant gets bigger and has more leaves, it has the ability to release more water off the foilage. which will bring up the humidity....

Awsome thanks everyone, for all the tips. Ill keep posting some picts if they improve.

I know that leaves will yellow up and die off but I don't want this to continue up the plant. And I can start to see a little yellowing starting on the node above.
Ill wait and see what happens with the next watering. or when the lights come on later today.

All this help is really appreciated.

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Originally Posted by socialinjustice

look better L3G1ON's, IMO. nice and compact

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I think maybe thats because his plants and Indica and mine are Sativa, his plants will be more compact.

Hey L31on I was wondering about those gh nutes you are using because I think I have the same ones and someone on another site told me I cant use those on my soil grow and there only used for hydro. Ones floragro 2-1-6 Florabloom 0-5-4and the last one is 5-0-1 are these the same as yours and if your using them for your soil grow then I think it will be alright with my soil grow.

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Originally Posted by L3G10N

I think maybe thats because his plants and Indica and mine are Sativa, his plants will be more compact.

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Those compact ones are actully the Sativa plants. I only have one Indica and its the biggest and the most stretched. IMO those plants you have look happier. they have bigger leaves. and just seem bigger.

Perhaps my strains SummerTime X Budda(Sativa) and BlueBerry X Special HAze (indica)

Just take longer to get into the Veg stage.

im hoping anyways...

thanks for all the info guys...

kd

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Originally Posted by josh180

Hey L31on I was wondering about those gh nutes you are using because I think I have the same ones and someone on another site told me I cant use those on my soil grow and there only used for hydro. Ones floragro 2-1-6 Florabloom 0-5-4and the last one is 5-0-1 are these the same as yours and if your using them for your soil grow then I think it will be alright with my soil grow.

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Yes they are the same ones i have and can be used on soil. Here is a section taken right fron the General Hydropnics FAQ website:

CAN GH NUTRIENTS BE USED IN SOIL?
Answer: Absolutely! All of our nutrient blends contain the necessary elements for plant growth. Start with the formula ratios identified on the label for the specific plant or crop you are growing, and then adjust and experiment until you find the right formula for your specific need.

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Originally Posted by L3G10N

I think maybe thats because his plants and Indica and mine are Sativa, his plants will be more compact.

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just read my comment and realized i kind of said that like an asshole. sorry man, wasnt tryin to rip on you, youre plant looks great too