leaves turning yellow help!

[seanwatkins91]

i have 2 clones and a seed being grown in my closet.
the leaves are starting to turn yellow on the outer edges and even brown in some spots.
what is my problem? they were watered yesterday

from left to right: romulan(clone), la confidential(seed), afghan kush(clone)

information:
AGE: seed-23 days
clones-5 days
POTS:11 inches in diameter, 9 inches deep, not sure how many gallons
SOIL: Miracle Grow flower&vegetable garden soil (top)
miracle grow moisture control (bottom) with rocks under for drainage.
LIGHTS: 100 watt equivalent cfl hanging over each plant (2-4 inches)
AIR CIRCULATION: small fan on rotate, not directly on the plants but air flow right above them.
GROW SPACE: closet surrounded by white for reflection covered by blanket.
TEMPERATURE: usually around 80 degrees C
WATER: i get my water source from the tap but i leave the water out for a couple days to kill chlorine and make sure the water is room temperature.

can anyone help me determine why my clones are showing yellow spots on the leaves? my seed is in perfect condition and it is under all the conditions above just like the clones.

seanwatkins91 Reviewed by seanwatkins91 on 08-19-2010. leaves turning yellow help! i have 2 clones and a seed being grown in my closet. the leaves are starting to turn yellow on the outer edges and even brown in some spots. what is my problem? they were watered yesterday from left to right: romulan(clone), la confidential(seed), afghan kush(clone) information: AGE: seed-23 days clones-5 days POTS:11 inches in diameter, 9 inches deep, not sure how many gallons Rating: 5

[mcmanus2]

are you giving it any nutrients yet? if so you should probably lay off and just give it plain ol water for a bit until they are at least 1 or 2 feet tall. other than that good luck. im on my first grow too. had the same problem.

[seanwatkins91]

are you giving it any nutrients yet? if so you should probably lay off and just give it plain ol water for a bit until they are at least 1 or 2 feet tall. other than that good luck. im on my first grow too. had the same problem.

i actually havn't given it any nutrients yet. i bought some superthrive today and was planning on using it next watering. maybe that might take away the yellow spots

[gersak]

i actually havn't given it any nutrients yet. i bought some superthrive today and was planning on using it next watering. maybe that might take away the yellow spots

yo
bro
it looks like nutrient deficiency... looks like the plants just used all their reseirvior nutes storen in leaves and need to be fed a little bit... Looks like they may need some Nitrogen :-) If using any fertilizer or nutes, use it 1/4 strength of the actual doses written on back of the bottle. good luck

[seanwatkins91]

thanks man, i think your right. i gave it some superthrive and its lookin pretty good right now. if im using superthrive do i need to buy any other nutrients? or am i good

[Rusty Trichome]

Top soil, garden soil, manure or soil ammendments are unacceptanle as a medium for container gardens indoors. Isn't properly buffered (too low of a ph) and has no perlite or vermiculite to 'lighten' the soil.

I'd get the proper medium, and transplant asap. Get something that specifically says on the bag that it's for containers or pots.

Superthrive is a band-aid, and I personally recommend against the unnecessary and over-priced product. Treat your ladies right, and there's no need for the addition of hormones or steroids or Vitamin B-1 or whatever the hell they put in the stuff. And no...it is not acceptable as a stand-alone 'nutrient'. You'll need proper nutrients for the phase they are in. (vegetative or flowering) A solid 3-part nutrient system is the Fox Farms trio. (it's what I use)

Superthrive Myths

[johard59]

For The growth of mainly concerns with the light source and the distance from the plant its 18 inch above the plant, light is must in the night time, and blue light source is good. Air circulation in the room is good enough for growth.

[VapedG13]

try adding a mix of cal mag and 1/2 strenth of your fertilizer to your water :thumbsup: I use greenleaves fertilizer with a built in ph monitor and buffer

Try sunshine professional growing mix ...its soilless...good shit...I can grow my entire veg cycle without adding any fert...only use fert in flower:hippy:

[seanwatkins91]

Top soil, garden soil, manure or soil ammendments are unacceptanle as a medium for container gardens indoors. Isn't properly buffered (too low of a ph) and has no perlite or vermiculite to 'lighten' the soil.

I'd get the proper medium, and transplant asap. Get something that specifically says on the bag that it's for containers or pots.

Superthrive is a band-aid, and I personally recommend against the unnecessary and over-priced product. Treat your ladies right, and there's no need for the addition of hormones or steroids or Vitamin B-1 or whatever the hell they put in the stuff. And no...it is not acceptable as a stand-alone 'nutrient'. You'll need proper nutrients for the phase they are in. (vegetative or flowering) A solid 3-part nutrient system is the Fox Farms trio. (it's what I use)

Superthrive Myths

i appreciate your response about the superthrive and nutrients. but despite everything that "myth" says, i dont care. my friend has about 8 plants growing right now and they are almost in the flowering stage. he has applied superthrive about once every other week and has seen amazing results. the plants he didn't use it on simply are half the size. i know where you are coming from with the whole vitamin b-1 but that isnt all it contains other vitamins as well. i am going to purchase the fox farms trio because i have heard many good things about the product. but i am going to continue to add a drop of superthrive every other watering. and im honestly fine with my soil. all i need to add is some sand or perlite (however you spell that) to make the soil a little more loose.

[Rusty Trichome]

I guess if you're into it, you're into it. Good luck. :jointsmile:

But what makes you so sure you know what's in Superthrive? I've heard everything from hormones and steroids, to gibbrellic acid and fish emulsion. Would love to see it's true ingredients list though.

It's not necessarily the product my scepticism of Superthrive comes from...it's the plant biology and those with doctorates in horticulture I'm basing it on. But if you are certain that accelerated growth is due to the Superthrive, I want to see the pictures of your buddies plants side by side.
Keep in mind, I've already done my own side-by-side with the stuff a few times, and came to my own conclusions.

And by the way...if it's certain your friends plants are thriving on the Superthrive...why the hell isn't he using it on all of his plants? :wtf:
(sounds like bullshit, to me)