So today was interesting to say the least. I have certainly learned a lot. I started noticing that my leaves were starting to look slightly droopy this afternoon. I didn’t like that and wanted to correct the issue before it got worse. Nothing changed too dramatically, humidity down to 65 instead of 75. And raised the plants 2” closer to light fixture. I think what was really the culprit though was that I was under watering them. I watered them yesterday continuing to use the spray bottle method (lightly) and today this happened. Anyways I contacted my local grow shop (Quick Grow) and they advised me to maintain the light gap I had before, increase humidity to 75 or 80%, and water them but this time in a 1” circle (which I had been doing) but not with the spray bottle. I measured out some ph 6.4 water (50/50 tap/distilled) and started direct pouring it as advised with a small medicine cup from like a children’s Tylenol bottle to ensure I didn’t over water it. I think the lesson for me here anyways it that spray bottles are really good for germination/popping the seed from the soil. However, once that plant is sprouted and looking for light and root development you need enough water at a time to penetrate the medium to the bottom of the pot. I would think this is especially important when growing small plants in a larger sized pot. Also in larger pots do not soak the entire medium at this stage. Anyways, low and behold about 3 hours later with these changes made drooping has resolved, leaves turned upwards, nice and lime green not as dark. And everything seems happy in there for now. Funny thing is that I was almost confident that I had given them too much water and that was why they were doing that. Anyways, I think it’s important not to over water; but don’t be afraid to give them a decent drink like that when you do water. In my case about 90ml per plant!
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