AsNoriuanswered grow question 2 years ago first make your grow area tidy, what those dead plants do there ?
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ph and feed, sort those two. Too much nitrogen blocks absorption of other nutritions, too long water in pot ( aka plants not drinking) changes ph
Good pot size and quality helps to grow a lot.
I had those diy days too, but if i would start now, i would buy right stuff from start, instead of slowly crawling there and biung not good stuff on the way ..
Happy Growing !!