Quote Originally Posted by eccentric
Hi all,

This is my first time trying to grow. I have two plants (ministry "carnival" strain) which are ~3 weeks old each. One plant has been doing much better than the other ever since they popped out of the soil, as you can see in the first pic. In the last few days, they've both started seriously yellowing and drooping in their lower leaves, though the top ones still seem quite healthy. I've read a lot of problem-diagnosing threads but have no idea what to think. I'm no gardener! I'd really appreciate the opinions of you experienced folks.

Some details (exactly the same for both plants):

Light: 10k lum, 2'x1' in a closet, flo. t5 bulbs (18/6 cycle)
Soil: probably around 20%perlite, 30% plain "top soil", 50% MG organic potting soil (with veg nutes enough for "2mo" as the bag claims)...
Watering: My last attempt, both plants suddenly died of underwatering. I suspect I was not watering enough each time, though I was watering every-day. This time I've been watering each plant exactly the same: between every day and every other day depending on soil dryness. But each time I soak the soil until water drips out the bottom. 2 weeks ago I got a cheap ph kit and have been keeping all the incoming water at 6.5ph. I don't know how to test the soil, but I bought all the stuff at the store, so it should be good...
Air: I have a cheap 80cfm fan pulling air through a carbon filter and out of the closet; kinda whimpy but it should be providing decent air exchange...


I've attached some pics. I'd really love specific advice. Thanks!! :jointsmile:
well ph could be a factor, however id say your overwatering now. topsoil may be too rich. you definately you need to transplant. they are short and bushy with thick stalks, that means more roots. most bottom leaves yellow and die through attrition so dont worry too much. just dont overcompensate. use an oscillating fan also.
MEDEDCANNABIS Reviewed by MEDEDCANNABIS on . (first grow) Lower leaves only are yellowing Hi all, This is my first time trying to grow. I have two plants (ministry "carnival" strain) which are ~3 weeks old each. One plant has been doing much better than the other ever since they popped out of the soil, as you can see in the first pic. In the last few days, they've both started seriously yellowing and drooping in their lower leaves, though the top ones still seem quite healthy. I've read a lot of problem-diagnosing threads but have no idea what to think. I'm no gardener! I'd Rating: 5