hello good question, possible answers are1 is nutrient burn 2 is if you use treated water (city water) it is likely to contain chlorine. chlorine kills your soil by eradicating beneficial bacteria and throwing pH waaaaayyy off.so to fix: flush with clean pH'd spring water, or if you use city water, you can put air stone and and bubble to help rid of chlorine or activated charcoal I've been told works. it's as easy as taking an old plastic water gallon jug and filling and leaving at room temp. no cap on for 24hrs. after flushing resume light feeding slowly increasing over time (1/4 recommended dose to start ).