Lost in Veg-as I struggle solve this plant problem mystery

[polishpollack]

Esteban has a good idea. I was going to post something similar, but don't want to step on toes at all. I suggested DWC because when you have a problem, it remains isolated to one bucket, one plant. The problem with recirc systems and aero is that these methods require good knowledge and maintenance. You'd like to think you can put a recirc system on and ignore it for a week, but that isn't realistic unless it's a self-adjusting system. Potting soil reduces the need for lots of maintenance. Hydro is great but you've got to do it right as there's not much room for error.

[tlranger]

The fancier you get the more important your part becomes.

[low_rdr]

Honestly, i never thought of any of the above suggestions. I figured it was a given when you go hydro that your constantly monitoring your PH, PPM's Co2 and waste. If you haven't been doing this 2-3 times a day, I would highly suggest taking the above suggestions as well.

[polishpollack]

Getting a good pH/ppm meter is important for hydro, unless you just want to wing it and can accept the rate of error. Unfortunately, they're kind of expensive. Soil works, but takes longer.