11/8 - Haven't watered - plan was to try to dry the soil out. I understand now why they say to pick up the pots because I didnt do that, I dug into the pot and I broke 1-3 of the plants roots. I dont think it will be a huge problem but I am not going to put my hands into the soil ever again. From what I felt - the soil still felt moist about 2 inches down. So I am going to keep letting the soil dry and see how the girl looks. On the new growth I saw a black dot that I hope doesnt spread. I believe it is a Calcium deficiency so maybe it needs a watering but like i said I want to stick to my guns and wait a little before watering. Maybe 1 day 2 tops. At that point I am planning on going with 50-100ML of water a day max. We will see what happens. As for now - just waiting for soil to dry and observing how the plant is looking
1/9 - Feeling pretty light (the pot) - but still going against my better judgement and I am going to let it dry down some more. The plant seems to have not developed more deficiencies other than a 2 black spots on the new growth so I think this is a good sign that what I am doing is working.
11/11- Pot seems to still have some weight to it so not going to water. New black spots are showing on the plant not sure what it is going to push throguh it though
@Ferenc, Thanks! I really hope she heals up nicely - I know she is stunted a little bit but hopefully I will be able to get past it so I can know for next time what works and doesnt and in turn whoever looks at this will be able to gain that experience as well.
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South Park rules)))) for me substrates are very difficult. I do not use branded fertilizers and therefore constantly get problems with the soil or coco. you can simply replace the solution from the DVC in case of problems. and the substrate needs to be washed, which in my experience is equal to a new grow
@ArthurStotch, 1. I love the south park-esque name lmaoooo so fire..... 2. I am trying to look up substrates but no definition gives me a good understanding of what you mean. Are you refering to the chemical nutes I use or the medium?
The thing about coco/perlite is that it drains really well, so its near impossible to drown anything in it. The first time I grew in coco, i didnt know this and chronically underwatered. definitely do not be afraid to water, and don't let the top 2 inches get dry.
What was the source of your coco? was it bag or brick? did you buffer? this looks like it could be lockout from unwashed coco.
If things don't turn around in the next few days, I would restart the grow. Don't get discouraged. CocoForCannabis is a great online resource for this stuff.
@ThePotanist, Thanks for commenting !
It was Mothers Earth coco/perlite 70/30 mix - should be prewashed prebuffered but i buffered 2x anyways. with calmag for 8hours a piece. im not exactly sure how i should be watering it so i think i completely ruined it. i think i know what to do this time though. i am going to start a new grow in the next 2 days
