Help noob with new clones PLEASE!

[BuzzPion]

I am using GH nutes and following the Lucas Formula http://boards.cannabis.com/hydroponi...t-formula.html

[Rusty Trichome]

IDK. Couldn't find any nute schedule on GH's site that remotely looked like yours, for the Flora series. They all show using it in veg. As long as you are sure you're not overdosing on the micro's.
Seems like you would need the primary nutes in the gro formula that aren't present in the micro formula. Otherwise, why get the gro in the first place? Why make it?
Again...IDK. This hydro stuff is way beyond me.

Glad to hear they are looking better, tho.:thumbsup:

[Help_Needed]

Again...IDK. This hydro stuff is way beyond me

Obviously. Maybe next time do some research before you offer "advice" that is essentially meaningless?

The Lucas formula is a fairly well known nute program that uses GH products, normally their FloraMicro and FloraBloom - FloraGrow is NOT used. It was formulated specifically for growing marijuana, and offers a number of benefits - namely that it's very simple and does not require the grower to change out their reservoir at any point of the grow. Those of us who've used the formula have gotten very good results with it.

Admittedly, there are other experienced growers who have gotten better results with other formulas - slightly higher yields and/or somewhat better taste. But for those of us, like myself, who are happy to just get from seed to weed, the Lucas formula works wonders.

To OP: If you're working off the "original" formula, Lucas recommended using 0-5-10 for veg, and 0-8-16 for flowering. He's since revised these recommendations. He now recommends using 0-5-10 for the whole grow under flouros, and 0-8-16 for the whole grow under HID. If you bumped it up to 0-8-16 under your T5's, that probably explains why you burned them. Also, as mentioned, double check your meter calibration. I had a pH meter go bad on me on my first grow and all hell broke loose.

[stinkyattic]

I really think the wrinkle effect was a high-pH issue plain and simple and it's wonderful to see that sort of recovery. The plants look better than I even expected coming back to this thread so soon.

[BuzzPion]

I too think it was pH. I calibrate weekly now or if I get a whacky number.

Also, I think I had pH issues with the hydrotron pellets (or whatever those little brown balls are). Learning is fun!

I did not realize the formula had been revised. That's actually great news--I had not switched yet and really didn't want to! I'll have to research that more.

Thanks for all the help everyone.

Buzz

[Rusty Trichome]

Obviously. Maybe next time do some research before you offer "advice" that is essentially meaningless?

And what advise did I give? As stated, IDK (I don't know) a damn thing about hydro, and was curious about the nute schedule for my own education and reference.
In the future I will gladly gain my info from a source that plays well with others. :jointsmile:

[PharmaCan]

Damn, Buzz, those plants are looking good! :thumbsup:

PC :smokin:

[stinkyattic]

I too think it was pH. I calibrate weekly now or if I get a whacky number.

Also, I think I had pH issues with the hydrotron pellets (or whatever those little brown balls are). Learning is fun!

Here's the deal on hydroton.
For the first week of use, you can add pH down twice a day or more and it will STILL rise! HT needs to be pre-soaked before use- big tub, air stone to mix, add pH down, go away 12 hours, come back, test pH, more pH down, repeat until it holds stable at around pH 6.
Wrinkly leaves are a common sign of high pH problems.

[BuzzPion]

Just a quick update. I plan to start flowering tomorrow. They seem to be doing good with the nutes I am giving them (GH G-M-B:0-2.5-5). 660 PPM 5.8 pH. Oh, and 4ml/gal of Liquid Karma.

Also, I'm not going to really trim anything unless it is a lighting issue (like big fan leaves). Is that really dumb? I'm a bit skeerd of pruning them as they are looking so good--don't want to cause problems.

Thanks--

[stinkyattic]

Don't trim big fan leaves. Taht's where the plant's energy comes from.