Quote Originally Posted by SeaLevelGrower
I was considering getting some FF "cha-ching" for the final stages here....Will that decrease the yellowing? Does the Cha-Ching have the micro nutrients that you mentioned?
cha-ching has 9% N, 50% P, 10% K, .02% B, .05% Cu, .10% Fe, .05% Mn, .05% Zn.

this might help your yellowing a bit. once again though, the fan leaves will yellow more and more during the flowering cycle. this happens as the plant pulls nutrient reserves in fan leaves and uses them for bud formation. the plant knows it's gonna die, so the food is put to use for the final push of reproduction as opposed to prolonging and inevitable death.

also, like rusty said, with 3 foot plants your light penetration is not going to be great down below. the fan leaves will yellow, wither and fall off. if they come off with a "gentle" tug there is no harm removing them, IMHO.

you need to be paying attention to new growth and/or bud formation. these are the important indicators.

you can get some molasses for ~$3. give it a shot. the cha-ching won't hurt, but it's not a must. i'd try the molasses first.

good growing!


-shake