Leaves curling up at the edges

[MrT1987]

My plants are curling up at the edges. I just transplanted them into an organic potting soil; coffe ground compost mix with a slow release fert. I need help, am I overwatering, over fert., over lighting or what? I have them on a 18/6 schedule but shortly after transplanting they began to wilt and curl at the edges. I'm scared guys soo scared... I will provided some pictures shortly any prelim. suggestions?
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MrT1987 Reviewed by MrT1987 on 12-17-2008. Leaves curling up at the edges :( My plants are curling up at the edges. I just transplanted them into an organic potting soil; coffe ground compost mix with a slow release fert. I need help, am I overwatering, over fert., over lighting or what? I have them on a 18/6 schedule but shortly after transplanting they began to wilt and curl at the edges. I'm scared guys soo scared... I will provided some pictures shortly any prelim. suggestions? :question: Rating: 5

[GoldenGraham84]

sounds like a humidity problem. perhaps also temps. fill out the trouble shooting form.

http://boards.cannabis.com/plant-pro...anted-one.html

[MrT1987]

sounds like a humidity problem. perhaps also temps. fill out the trouble shooting form.

Ok I filled the form out and In moved my light away and added some circulation in the intrem:

Indoor or outdoor: indoor

Soil, soilless, coco, aero, or hydroponic: Soil

Soil type/brand: Miracle-Gro Organic potting soil/ Jiffy starter potting soil

Anything you have added to the soil: peanut hulls; earthworms

Water source: fish tank

Source water pH: 6.5 (fishtank waste water)

Age of plant:5 weeks

Type of fertilizer: coffee ground/compost mixture- 20/80

Lighting source and distance from plant: 1x 100 watt bulb @ 2 ft.

Air temperature: 77 deg.

Air % Relative humidity: 5 %

Lighting schedule: 18/6

Type of ventilation your room has: Ceiling fan

Did you pre-soak your media in pH corrected solution: Yes, spring water

Can you guys help me please... I know I need a better light. I'm a dirt poor college student so any cheap solutions to this problem would be appreciated!

Thanks!!!!!!!!!

[Raelum]

I had a similar problem and it turned out to be humidity. The leaves would curl up and the stem would look a little white or pale (almost like it was shedding).

I just took out a fan and then put bowls of water around the plants so the light would evaporate it. Seems to be working.

You should keep your humidity around 40-60 percent.

I would also move your light a lot closer.

Good luck with your grow!

[MrT1987]

I had a similar problem and it turned out to be humidity. The leaves would curl up and the stem would look a little white or pale (almost like it was shedding).

I just took out a fan and then put bowls of water around the plants so the light would evaporate it. Seems to be working.

You should keep your humidity around 40-60 percent.

I would also move your light a lot closer.

Good luck with your grow!

Would a daily misting with ph neutral water work perhaps?

[oSecretGardeno]

crap i need to reload before i post.

[oSecretGardeno]

what kind of light is it?

definitely get that humidity up to 30% or so.

Also those plants look very small for 5 weeks. You probably need more light among other things.

Let us know how it goes. Goodluck!

[MrT1987]

I think I will as well. I btw the cfl looks impressive I think I should make the switch. How many bulbs are you running?

[MrT1987]

Think I run the same setup inside a cardboard box with a flourscent grow light and white matte walls? Like I said I'm dirt poor.

[trinitybound]

I think you may have too many wild ingredients going on. I would suggest starting new plants in small pots with fresh potting soil out of the bag. Transplant when they outgrow the container, And then not add anything except fresh (if possible ph'd) water and maybe get a good blooming liquid nutrient when it's time. And your right that SecretGarden's lighting setup would be a good idea, from what I've seen in his log he's gotten great results that.