Grow 3

11/8 - I'm pretty sure I'm near the end of fighting a low soil pH issue. This same thing happened last grow. OK now I get it. When you see the newest growth turn a lighter color don't wait. That's what you will see first and if left unaddressed yellow will move down the plant. You probably have low soil pH. I did. Tested runoff from one at 5.6 last week. Treated each lady (again) with a 3 tbsp topping of Dolomite Lime powder (6 tbsp total for each 5 gal cloth pot over 7 days). This last DL powder amendment and another week of time should resolve the issue. Gotta remember to amend soil with Dolomite Lime before planting! NOTE TO SELF: Holy crap this Liquid Fish and Kelp REALLY lowers the pH of your nutrient solution so be aware! I think, in my case, 1 tbsp / gallon might still be too much (starting at 7.4 and trying to get to 6.5). UPGRADE: Yesterday I put a metal spout on a 5 gallon bucket so now I can more easily mix and disperse nutrient solutions up to 5 gallons at a time. I used to fetch, and pH, water in one gallon plastic milk jugs 2 at a time so this will be nice. To solve another PITA (pain in the ass) issue I will bring water supply into the room one of these days. Currently the source is in the garage. NOTE TO SELF: It may be really good to use Liquid Fish and Kelp as my pH reducer more frequently. The idea being since it appears that I can only use it in small doses maybe I could use it more...? Hmmm... I will experiment more with this. Will need to supplement with Molasses in coordination with LF+K additions to keep the microbes fed.