White Widow Autoflower grow diary (journal) week1 by revhead

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revheadcommentedweek 26 years ago

@BeefWellingtons Light is 24" from the top of seedlings. This is as per Mars Epistar 80 instructions. It is on a pulley and adjustable. The 5G pot was watered down all the way through until it seeped out the bottom. I haven't added any nutrients yet and don't plan to until I see some vegetative growth. Thanks heaps for the reply. Much appreciated

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Stickcommentedweek 26 years ago

Hi @revhead! Yes it's small, it looks like it stopped growing after a few hours. Here are some clues about your issue: 1) Your night temperature is really cold, you have almost reached the maximum plant tolerance to cold [which is around ~60°f / 15°c] so this would be the 1st thing I'll try to improve. 2) Your 7.0 pH level is almost neutral, whereas you want it to be slightly acidic (6.2~6.5) in order for the roots to handle nutrient intakes, and spread at full speed. 3) Slow release nutrients are not the best option, especially for beginners, since you can't really know the amount of released nutrients, and you can't control/change your feeding schedule [or you'll have to flush multiple times to get rid of these]. 4) It's important not to water straight at the bottom of the seedling, but to water the "outside border" of the container, this will encourage roots to spread, searching for water. Hope this will help, keep us up-to-date and happy growing 👊

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Stickcommented6 years ago

@revhead, Well done 👌 How is it going?

revheadcommented6 years ago

@Stick, Some great advice there! I have carfully removed the peat pellet fromthe 5G and placed it in a small container with seed raising and cutting mix.

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Mrs_Larimarcommentedweek 26 years ago

If you have further Questions to your automatics Grow feel free to ask me per PM

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Mrs_Larimarcommented6 years ago

@revhead,its the soil, its a great soil but for elder plants the amount nutrients is to much for aplant in that stage . if you transplant her into a bed with soil that has no or only a few nutrients ( like biobizz light mix) she will recover. chicken manure fishmeal feather meal .... thats too much for her^^ if its organic or not chemically everything is nitrogen

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revheadcommented6 years ago

@Mrs_Larimar, The potting mixed use is: https://www.scottsaustralia.com.au/scotts-brands/pure-organic/pure-organic-potting-mix/pure-organic-premium-potting-planting-mix/ It contains: Natural and Organic Ingredients Blood & Bone: High in organic nitrogen and phosphorus for healthy leaf growth and root development. High in calcium for stronger stems Fish Meal: High is slow release nutrients and micronutrients that feed your plants and healthy biotics that improve soil structure Seaweed: Improves overall health and increases resistance to drought, frost, diseases and insect attacks Chicken manure: Rich in nitrogen, phosphorus and potash - supplies your plants with vital nutrients and amends your soil with a boost in organic materials Feather meal: High in slow release nitrogen - provides plants with slow release feeding Bio Stimulants: Act as soil and plant conditioners and maximise nutrient availability and uptake This product also contains iron sulphate for the prevention and correction of iron deficiencies in plants. Iron sulfate is an 'allowable' input in 100% organic potting mixes and plant foods Edit Remove

Mrs_Larimarcommentedweek 26 years ago

Hi, Can you tell me the Name of the Organic Soil=?. I think here may be the cause of your Problem. I see an PH of 7 , its not quite optimal. I think its a quite good soil but not for a young seedling like this. I think its to much nutrients for the lil one . I would recommend to dig her out gently, dig a hole and fill the hole with a light, fluffy soil. you can use a light fertilised soil. peel the jiffy ( gently) and put her into the lightmix bed. now she can grow in a "nutral " medium . Andwhen she grows , she can get the Nutrients of the good Organic soil. ( you can look into my Diary with the Dark Devil, there are pictures) Watch out your watering habits a young seedling like this needs only 2-4 cl ( 20-40 ml) water

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ChillumMafiacommentedweek 26 years ago

Good light from marshydro. But there is not 400 watts 🙏

revheadcommentedweek 26 years ago

Thanks heaps guys for all your comments

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