Athosanswered grow question 4 years ago The yellowing at this point is due the plant slowly reaching the end of its cycle, so it's normal. I assume that PPM you mention is of runoff? In soil there is very little point in meassuring runoff PPM; why would you use soil if you are going to flush all it's nutrient out if it? Anyway 3000 PPM Runoff is very little for soil, almost devoid of any nutrient.