WHOA "B.Stubbs"! "Placing garbage bags from 8 pm to 8 am!!??" No way Bro! You're treating this majestic plant like it's a putrid commodity!
O.K., Not knowing where you are, this i know; It's still summer, you still have a chance! Since you obviously do internet, take advantage of you-tube, and other;
Cannabis blog or site's to teach yourself about what it takes to competently grow medical Cannabis! Regarding "Fertilizer", it's more than just correct ph!
Go "Organic" if you could, find some good nutrients such as Humboldt Nutrients, or some other California pioneer group who've had many years success.