Quote Originally Posted by iambuterdtoast
Hey guys so I am noticing that from the start of growth (they are only maybe an inch and a half tall) the stem has been purple. upon reading the forums and searching the internet i think i came to the conclusion that I have a phosphorus deficiency.

Reading on further it said i should get a pH tester and test my pH levels, then use nutes to adjust the levels.
NOW, heres the problem. pH testers cost about 10 bucks, and nutes will cost X amount more, I currently am broke.

I read that the pH def. will cause a stunt in the growth, and could possibly be why they are kinda going slow, Any ideas for a poor bastard? will i be fine? Or should i sucker up and drop like 25 dollars to get these going green?
You dont need to give them fert for some time. Patients is important, your plant hasnt been a plant for very long, it is just getting settled into its new home. In order to grow bigger, plants have to be able to get a strong enough root system to support them! They look fine to me, I could be wrong, I am a beginner as well. Watch now that I said I think they are alright, a more expereinced member is going to correct me, making me look bad! I have plants at different stages of life right now, some seeds just popped out 2 days ago, they look just like yours :thumbsup:

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