leaves turning yellow help!

[seanwatkins91]

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)

its because he has 4 plants and the other 4 arent his. he is only using the superthrive on his because he doesnt care about the others. but he still waters them the same time he waters his. ill get a picture next time im over there. the main purpose of the superthrive is its a reviver. if plants are starting to show bad signs such as yellow leaves, drooping, or holes, he throws the superthrive on and notices a dramatic change within a couple days. you could be right. maybe it doesnt do shit. but it was only 5 bucks and it doesn't hurt the plants. should i try not using it on one of my plants for a watering?

seanwatkins91 Reviewed by seanwatkins91 on 08-24-2010. 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

[Rusty Trichome]

As with anything, you can do as you wish. But I know what does work in my growroom, and I know what doesn't. Superthrive lost it's place on my additive shelf a while back, mainly because I couldn't convince myself that it was effective enough to spend the money on it. I use the Fox Farms trio, and follow their weekly feeding schedule. The only two additives I use (beyond that trio) are molasses and some humic acid. (and phDown for my wellwater)

Using it as a 'reviver'. Hmm. Well...if you properly care for your ladies, you don't need a 'revever' do you? (by the way...revive from what?) Just like epsom salts are not a miracle cure, neither is Superthrive. Both are way overused, and way over-hyped and are usually nothing more than a band aid applied in an attempt to hide a bigger problem. Fix the errors in technique and the need for 98% of additives to correct these issues disappears.

By the sounds of it...you should really watch out for marketing hype. Cannabis gardeners can spend a fortune unnecessarily chasing phantom issues with exotic ammendments and corrective tonics. Most are unnecessary, and a lot of 'em are nothing more than something to correct issues from misusing other additives.

To me...it's not about the plants...it's about the gardener and the health of those they care for.

[AntzinyoPantz]

Nute deficiency .

You need new soil to, something that is lighter and more airy.

Go to a local hydro store, try FOX FARM. and mix in some hydroton clay balls.
And VERY little bit of liquid nutes.

GL


-Ant

[scrumby]

Thats about enough light for 1 plant, and enough soil for 6.
BTW wire nuts are uglier than tape, but a lot safer.

[shrimper76]

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

hi there.....this is why being a first time grower is so hard,im having the same problem with my plants but your answer is written as though we all have your experience and really it looks as though you deliberatley make it sound complicated so we feel daft.im probably wrong and if so im sorry but could you make the replys a little easier to understand please.thanks.mark

[seldomBLUE]

Did you check the original date? This post is almost a year old.