chimera calizahr mutant?

[TheHappyCamper]

check out this seedling. 24 days old @ picture. sprouted with mandala's rockwool technique. only thing i can think of is that its gotten really hot around here lately. looks like it self-topped. after seedling came up, went into dwc bubbler with 5.8ph plain RO. the RW was soaked in 5.5ph RO to stabilize. i'll keep her going for a while to see what happens. any thoughts?

TheHappyCamper Reviewed by TheHappyCamper on 06-20-2008. chimera calizahr mutant? check out this seedling. 24 days old @ picture. sprouted with mandala's rockwool technique. only thing i can think of is that its gotten really hot around here lately. looks like it self-topped. after seedling came up, went into dwc bubbler with 5.8ph plain RO. the RW was soaked in 5.5ph RO to stabilize. i'll keep her going for a while to see what happens. any thoughts? Rating: 5

[stinkyattic]

If you use RO, you must also run calmag.
Also, don't forget to set the pH of the hydroton just like the rockwool!

[TheHappyCamper]

i did not use cal mag initially, but did use it when put into the bubbler(4got to mention it,oops). hydroton was soaked in 5.5 solution also. only used hydroton to stabilize and cover RW when put into bubbler. i soaked hydroton for about 2 hrs. maybe wasn't long enuff? does this look like a ph prob? thanx for assisting, again

[stinkyattic]

It looks like it HAD a bigger problem before than it does now. The new growth isn't bad; sometimes transplanting in hydro is a little tough to get right. I think the conditions now aren't causing problems, and a 2hr soak, especially new HT, is plenty for that small amount of medium.
You'll be ready to start feeding at a low level shortly. But definitely keep on top of the calmag.

[TheHappyCamper]

once again Stinky, you rock, thanx! i use cal-mag always. just not in sprouting, should i use it when sprouting too? that's the last question on this, i promise.

[greenatik]

i didnt use it on my seedlings the first time and they got fucked. they didnt self-top like yours but they looked like similar mutants. the lower leaves of yours looked exactly like mine. mine were fine for about 3 days w/o calmag and were stunted for a week until calmag was added

[TheHappyCamper]

thanx for the info greenatik. by the way how did it turn out?

[greenatik]

thanx for the info greenatik. by the way how did it turn out?

not bad they snapped right out of it once routinely on calmag. all remained quite bushy, even after putting them outdoors

check it out

notice that a pair of leaves starts to yellow
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7 out of 10 stayed this small until calmag, never grew in a week 1/2
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notice the leaves purpling/yellowing now
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a week on calmag!
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outdoors and happy now
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[TheHappyCamper]

right on greenatik, thanks. mine is starting to snap out of it. when i get another set of leaves, i'll start light feedings. thanx again everyone.

[TheHappyCamper]

just thought i'd post some update pics. once again stinkyattic, BIG THANX, cal mag snapped it out. it's turning into a great outdo' plant. potted in FFOF, re potted twice, last re potting few days after flowering began. feeding with FF tiger and soluables every 10-12 days. looks like its gonna be good! good lookin' green attik!