First timer needs advice

[sgibson8]

I recently started growing and I got some clones from a buddy. When I got them they weren't in the best of shape but still good. The roots were done so I transplanted them into 2 groups to do a little experimenting. They were put into the vegetative room about 6 days ago Group A I put straight into large black pots and used a fertilized mix called Amazon Bloom. In Group B I used smaller 16 oz brown cup size pots and used an organic soil less mix. In this group I watered them with a 1/4 strength fertilizer called Sugar Peak which is mixed with the water. I have a 1000 W. lamp about 2 feet away from the tips of the plants. I currently am using tap water until I can get my ph down a little with some solution. I water them about every other day and I water them until water comes out of the drain holes (which I am not sure if this is too much). I am a little worried being my first time and all and was wondering if these plants were looking okay. They are a little yellow and some of the stems are thin and purple but I was also told that it was a strain of a purple bud but I'm not sure if that justifies it. I basically want to hear from some experienced growers if this is looking normal or if I am messing up on anything. A simple 'good job so far' or 'those plants suck' are good enough comments but if you would like to do in depth be my guest. If you need any questions answered about my process so far feel free to ask.
ps-the last image which is 1802 was taken under the cloning floresant lights before I put them into the vegitation room.

sgibson8 Reviewed by sgibson8 on 03-06-2008. First timer needs advice I recently started growing and I got some clones from a buddy. When I got them they weren't in the best of shape but still good. The roots were done so I transplanted them into 2 groups to do a little experimenting. They were put into the vegetative room about 6 days ago Group A I put straight into large black pots and used a fertilized mix called Amazon Bloom. In Group B I used smaller 16 oz brown cup size pots and used an organic soil less mix. In this group I watered them with a 1/4 strength Rating: 5

[sgibson8]

I recently started growing and I got some clones from a buddy. When I got them they weren't in the best of shape but still good. The roots were done so I transplanted them into 2 groups to do a little experimenting. They were put into the vegetative room about 6 days ago Group A I put straight into large black pots and used a fertilized mix called Amazon Bloom. In Group B I used smaller 16 oz brown cup size pots and used an organic soil less mix. In this group I watered them with a 1/4 strength fertilizer called Sugar Peak which is mixed with the water. I have a 1000 W. lamp about 2 feet away from the tips of the plants. I currently am using tap water until I can get my ph down a little with some solution. I water them about every other day and I water them until water comes out of the drain holes (which I am not sure if this is too much). I am a little worried being my first time and all and was wondering if these plants were looking okay. They are a little yellow and some of the stems are thin and purple but I was also told that it was a strain of a purple bud but I'm not sure if that justifies it. I basically want to hear from some experienced growers if this is looking normal or if I am messing up on anything. A simple 'good job so far' or 'those plants suck' are good enough comments but if you would like to do in depth be my guest. If you need any questions answered about my process so far feel free to ask.
ps-the last image which is 1802 was taken under the cloning floresant lights before I put them into the vegitation room.

[chrisdl805]

You have some tall skinny clones their I'm not sure if they stretched or they were just cloned like that? When your are watering are you lifting the pot to make sure it is dry? The tips could be yellow from a few things, too much water/nutes, too much light 1000w is it mh?, too much heat...do you have a temp/humidity device? Make sure you keep the temp around 75f if you can with that 1000watter. Other than the yellow tips they seem okay, just make sure your not over watering. Its hard not to do when you first start out because you see something wrong and think it needs more water/nutrients, when it usually something else like ph issues or lockout. Do you adjust your ph when you add your ferts? If not I would definetly get a liquid ph tester stat until you can find a good digital one. I tds/ph pen would be best so you can also know exactly how much nutrients your feeding them. Good luck:greenthumb:

[Rusty Trichome]

When you transplant them, mix perlite into the soil. The Jiffy pots look like they have some, but the black pots appear to have none.

Not recommended growing two plants in one pot. Roots and canopy will compete, at least one of 'em won't be pleased.

Let dry between waterings.

I'd raise the light a bit. They look too stressed, to subject them to full light and heat.

What's your water ph? What's the run-off ph?

6 day clones, looking that tall? Tallest clones I think I've ever seen, lol. Did you root them in a different room, then move them into the veg room 6 days ago?

Have you been plucking-off the undergrowth, or has it been dying off? Don't be a plucker. It keeps plants in a perpeptualy stressed state.

Good luck.

[stinkyattic]

Please do not post multiple identical threads.

[Rusty Trichome]

I thought this looked familiar. Was before my first cup of coffee, so wasn't really sure, lol.

[sgibson8]

Sorry about that. Wasn't sure if it was a problem or not so I just posted it in two.

[sgibson8]

-Age of plant - A little over 3 weeks or so I heard.
-Temperature (both day and night if you are running a dark period)
-% Relative humidity Day 71-73 Night 65-70
-Lighting schedule 18 hours
-Type of ventilation your room has Its an attic so it is in the clime space going up which is about 3 ft sq ft. Is this too big?

Also the clones arn't 6 days old but they have been potted and in the veg room for 6 days. Also that wasn't two plants. The stem split and went two ways. I know you can't tell from the photo but they are connected. My water ph is around 7 but I just bought some solution to make it go down so it will be perfect soon. Also I bought a moisture tester so I will know when to water. I have plucked off some leaves but only if they were all brown and rolling up. I will raise the lamp a little. 6 in good to 2 and a half feet. Also yes it is mh. Thanks for the help everyone and I'll keep you updated.

Thanks to Sticky for providing this forum

[sgibson8]

I just wanted to say thanks to Rusty Trichome and chrisdl805 for all the help. I was over watering like crazy so i think my plants will heal. I picked up perlite, a moisture meter, and have lifted my light higher. I'll also be sure not to chop off any more leaves.

[stinkyattic]

Do you know the pH of your soil runoff? Those plants look like they are unhappy more in the pH too low direction... always check the pH of your runoff water before making adjustments.