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01-11-2011, 03:24 PM #10
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Im loosing her, please help
6.7 is fine in peat-based soils. 6.0 is a bit low. Will cover that later...
Originally Posted by Bobyvila
BAD idea to add anything that hasn't been composted. Organics tend to rot in the pots when not composted.
Originally Posted by Bobyvila
Wow. Mind me asking where you are getting these "helpful" tips?
Originally Posted by Bobyvila
Aerated the soil...? Normal watering does that every time you water. (draws-down the fresh air via suction)
Here, you say ph is at 6.7, but below you mention N/A for ph. Which is it, and what are you using to get a test result of 6.7?
Fafards is buffered to between 5.5 and 6.0, per their website. (a tad too low)
Originally Posted by Bobyvila
About 2 gallons. A tad small, but should be fine for a CFL grow. Likely more rootbound than is optimal, but not a complete disaster. (yet)
Originally Posted by Bobyvila
Yes, it does apply, but if you don't know...you'll want to find out. Check online for your local water companies Water Quality Report, which will show average ph and what's in it...then save for a ph pen or at least a freshwater aquarium ph test kit. ($7.00 or so) I've never seen a soil ph probe I didn't throw away. Ingoing water for peat-based mediums should have a ph between 6.3ish and 6.8ish.
Originally Posted by Bobyvila
How long have the plants been in the MG soil? If it's the 6 month formula, half-doses of nutrients might still be too much. If it's the 3 month formula, half doses might be fine over the long-haul. Regardless, your soil buffers (lime) is likely been depleted, as you are showing signs of your ph taking a dive. (yellowing, lockout, the "claw"...) You might want to find a way to raise your ingoing water ph to adjust for this.
Originally Posted by Bobyvila
Allow soil to dry between treatments, feedings, waterings. Root rot comes fast and hard.
Might want to think of a calcium and magnesium source for mid to late flowering. I use unsulfered molasses at 1 tsp per gallon of properly ph'd water, once a week. (replaces CalMag Plus)
Quit over-correcting and wait for solid advise. This coffee grounds and mixing different soils stuff is a bad idea for container gardening.
I had to "un-ignore" to read Tevfik's reply. I should have left him on ignore. His insight is uninspiring and wrong, in my opinion.
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