Week 3 = The Clown Show. I definitely transplanted too early into 14l pots. I also should have only started two seeds because this tiny tent is crowded now. I kinda freaked out when I saw what looked like nutrient deficiencies (calcium, potassium, I don't know) AND nutrient burn? I was so damn confused. I also realized not ph'ing was a dumb idea and quickly went out and bought a ph meter. I assumed since the tap water here is drinkable and not chlorinated, it's fine. But turns out it all comes from underground aquifers that are made of bedrock and every mineral that increases ph. I'm using lemon juice as my ph-down now and have figured that out pretty well. 1ml of it gets the water down to 6.0-6.3.
Anyway, I spent the weekend in YouTube University trying to figure out what mistakes I made. More experienced growers, please feel free to comment with tips. Just don't be an asshole.
Hey,
Glad you have your pH issue sorted.
You can also give them much less water when they are so small. Overwatering often makes the leaves smaller and smaller instead of bigger as it grows. and can cause nutrient lockout.
The roots need air as much as they need water otherwise they drown.
Good luck!
@AfroBlooming420, oh, another tip is to water more around the sides of the pot.
Watering down the stem can overwater the roots while the sides are relatively dry.
Having the sides damp encourages the roots to grow toward the moisture (provided it's not too wet and anerobic).
Learn how heavy your pots are when wet vs dry and wait a few days for them to dry out before watering again.
Hey - good luck with your grow! I grew the same strain and it's absolutely lovely! And you're right... I, too, have been a gardener all my life but this is a COMPLETELY different experience... don't hesitate to ask questions - there is SO much to learn and you'll learn something new with every grow you do!
Good luck!
@GrowingGrannie Yeah, I followed a lot of growers and read a lot before attempting this first grow. I’ve prepared them all for the million questions I may have. 😃