As for the pictures, I think you need like 50 posts to be able to post pics directly into the thread. No worries... we like pics a lot so we don't mind doing an extra click :thumbsup:

What the hurrrrl is your soil made of? I don't really have any advice for you... I was just wondering. It doesn't even look like dirt. How's the drainage in the bottom of those pots too? Not sure if you covered it already, but the combination of the soil, drainage, and leaf burn could mean you need a flush. Although, without knowing your medium... drainage... and since you haven't used nutrients, I would hold off until someone can steer you in the right direction. Don't want to make things worse now.

Good deal on getting your moms plants. My mother just admitted that she is familiar with the growing arts (or was back in the 60's). Blew my freaking mind! I was talking about the complexities of the Cannabis plant... trying to explain certain behaviors and sexual reproduction. I was "dumbing it down" so she could keep up and she stops me and says "Umm... I guess you're assuming that I have never grown bud before?" I've never seen her smoke anything but a turkey :jointsmile:

Edit: Oh yeah... my $5 moisture meter was a waste of money. The method mentioned above, going by weight of pot, is my favorite. As for watering technique? I would say, as long as you have adequate drainage in your container, you should FULLY saturate the soil with water/nutrients and allow all run-off to stop. Then, as mentioned, wait until a weight difference is noticable indicating need for water... and repeat. And read the link in Stinky's signature.... and better yet ALL of her stickies too. Better than any grow books I've read :hippy:.