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Carl_Lauberbach
Carl_Lauberbachstarted grow question a day ago
Some leaves have developed yellow / light spots. I also have thrips in my tent, but I doubt they are the cause of these signs because they have been there for a year, and I have always been able to keep them under control and the spots they cause look diffrently. Ty for advise.
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BudMunchies
BudMunchiesanswered grow question a day ago
It doesn’t look like thrips damage to me either. Since you’ve had them under control and their usual damage looks different, I’d say this is more likely an early sign of a calcium deficiency. The light-colored spots along the edges and veins are pretty typical of how calcium issues start, especially if the pH is slightly off or if the plant is growing quickly and demanding more calcium than what’s readily available. If that’s the case, adding a little CalMag to your feedings should help prevent it from progressing. One other thing I noticed is that your plant is definitely showing some nitrogen toxicity. The deep, almost waxy green color and slight downward clawing of the leaves are classic signs that it’s getting too much nitrogen. This might also be contributing to the spotting—excess nitrogen can sometimes interfere with calcium uptake. If you’re using a heavy-feed nutrient schedule, it might be a good idea to dial back the nitrogen a bit as you move toward flower, since too much can lead to weaker bud development later on. Another thing to check is runoff pH and EC to make sure everything is balanced. Even in soil, if the pH drifts outside the optimal range (6.2-6.8), calcium and other micronutrients can become less available to the plant. That being said, the plant still looks healthy overall, and if the issue isn’t spreading fast, I wouldn’t stress too much yet. Keep an eye on new growth—if more spots appear or the clawing worsens, adjusting the nitrogen levels and making sure calcium is available should help get things back on track.
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