I removed all tie downs and raised the grow light the morning I left and said a prayer.
It also looked like they were going into the pre-flower stage.
Well, it worked and I nervously watched from another country for 10 days. I knew a bottom feeding set up would be fine since my non-cannabis plants usually sucks up any water left in their bottom tray. I was more worried about the nutrients getting wicked up but the plants look ok.
I was still nervous even though everything was looking good on camera. All of them were growing quite well. But I was nervous until I got back and saw them for myself.
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. 😃